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Mikel Merino
Born: June 22, 1996
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 6lb (79kg)
Hometown: Pamplona, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2014-2016 | Osasuna |
| 2016-2017 | Borussia Dortmund | |
| → 2017 | Newcastle United (loan) | |
| 2017-2018 | Newcastle United | |
| 2018-2024 | Real Sociedad | |
| 2024- | Arsenal | |
| International | 2016- | Spain Under-21s |
Sports Mole has 688 articles about Mikel Merino. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sports Mole takes a deeper dive into Arsenal's summer 2025 transfer window, including top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions.
Jun 2, 12:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fray-parlour-and-mikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal may need to sign two strikers to win the Premier League title")
Arsenal's striker crisis "shouldn't happen" as Mikel Arteta sent warning over repeated transfer mistakes
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour offers Mikel Arteta one critical piece of advice as the Gunners aim to avoid repeating their 2024-25 mistakes in 2025-26.May 30, 13:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fdean-huijsen.jpg "Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen in action on April 14, 2025")
Dean Huijsen named Premier League Signing of the Season as Arsenal and Nottingham Forest topped
Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen wins the Premier League Signing of the Season prize in the 2024-25 Sports Mole Readers' Awards, beating an Arsenal man to the honour.May 26, 15:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Farsgab.jpg "Arsenal players celebrate Gabriel Martinelli's goal on April 20, 2025")
Arsenal 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from Mikel Arteta's latest trophyless campaign
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Arsenal's 2024-25 season, selecting the Gunners' star player, best moment and standout result.May 26, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpg "Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe on March 29, 2025")
Real Madrid 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from an underwhelming campaign for Los Blancos
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Real Madrid's 2024-25 campaign, including the team's star player, best moment and standout result.May 26, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fkieran-tierney_1.jpg "Arsenal's Kieran Tierney pictured on December 18, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton confirmed as Mikel Arteta makes Raheem Sterling, Kieran Tierney calls
Arsenal and Southampton confirm their starting lineups for the final weekend of the Premier League season.May 25, 13:48
Arsenal out to equal Man United defensive record in final Premier League game against Southampton
Arsenal will have the chance to emulate Manchester United when they face Southampton on the final day of the Premier League season. May 24, 13:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold_4.jpg "Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on May 11, 2025")
Jurgen Klopp chastises Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in Arsenal draw
Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reveals his reaction to hearing Trent Alexander-Arnold booed by his own fans in the Reds' 2-2 draw with Arsenal.May 23, 22:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal defender William Saliba on September 22, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kieran Tierney, Ethan Nwaneri start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton.May 23, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fdeclan-rice.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring on May 3, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 13:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal's William Saliba pictured on December 27, 2024")
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Southampton: William Saliba, Jurrien Timber updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Southampton.May 22, 09:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Falexander-isak_2.jpg "Alexander Isak celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Ipswich Town, on December 21, 2024")
Arsenal vs. Newcastle starting XIs confirmed as huge Declan Rice, Alexander Isak shocks revealed
Arsenal and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.May 18, 14:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fmohamed-salah_3.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on April 27, 2025")
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 17, 18:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fharvey-barnes.jpg "Harvey Barnes and Bruno Guimaraes celebrate together for Newcastle United on April 16, 2025")
Team News: Arsenal vs. Newcastle United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United.May 17, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcwai.jpg "Charles Watts/Alexander Isak composite image")
Arsenal vs. Newcastle: Mikel Arteta sent Ethan Nwaneri demand for final Premier League home game
Arsenal cannot be considered the favourites for Sunday's game with Newcastle United, where Mikel Arteta must re-introduce a promising attacker to the starting XI. May 17, 14:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal's William Saliba on May 3, 2025")
William Saliba out to equal Sol Campbell Arsenal record in Newcastle fixture
Arsenal defender William Saliba will have the chance to equal a club record when the Gunners face Newcastle United on Sunday. May 17, 12:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fviktor-gyokeres_1.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres with Benfica's Orkun Kokcu on May 10, 2025")
Arsenal transfer rumours: Gunners 'closing in on agreement' for 52-goal striker amid Man United, Liverpool interest
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Viktor Gyokeres amid competition from Manchester United and Liverpool. May 17, 12:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmartin-zubimendi.jpg "Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring on August 18, 2024")
Arsenal transfer news: Why the Gunners may not trigger Martin Zubimendi release clause
Arsenal are reportedly planning to discuss a transfer fee for Martin Zubimendi directly with Real Sociedad instead of triggering the player's £51m release clause.May 16, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fkai-havertz.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz in action on August 7, 2024")
Arsenal lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes Kai Havertz call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Newcastle United.May 16, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected on May 7, 2025")
Preview: Arsenal vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 16, 13:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fkai-havertz_1.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on September 22, 2024")
Mikel Arteta gives triple Arsenal injury update before Newcastle as Kai Havertz question answered
Mikel Arteta provides updates on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Sunday.May 16, 12:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fdeclan-rice_1.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice reacts on September 25, 2024")
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Newcastle clash: Rice, Trossard, Havertz latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Newcastle United.May 15, 09:27
Arsenal transfer hint dropped in 2025-26 home kit launch as two squad number changes confirmed
Arsenal drop a major transfer hint as the Gunners announce their new home kit for the 2025-26 season, where two players will also inherit new squad numbers.May 15, 08:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fkaileo.jpg "Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard pictured on February 20, 2024")
Arsenal training latest: Three boosts and one scare for Mikel Arteta before Newcastle clash
Arsenal receive three injury boosts in Wednesday's open training session at the Emirates ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.May 14, 13:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcwdr.jpg "Charles Watts/Declan Rice composite image")
Declan Rice injury: Arsenal's emergency replacement decided as Mikel Arteta sent clear instruction
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta must not risk Declan Rice for the remainder of the season even if his hamstring problem is not severe, expert Charles Watts claims.May 13, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fmikel-arteta_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 21, 2024")
Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal 'planning shock move' for prospect viewed as future Enzo Maresca star man
Arsenal are allegedly contemplating a surprise approach for a Chelsea player who is regarded as a star of the future.May 13, 15:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fcwma.jpg "Charles Watts/Mikel Arteta composite image")
How Mikel Arteta 'hammering' inspired magnificent Arsenal fightback in Liverpool Premier League thriller
Mikel Arteta likely "tore strips" into his Arsenal team in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool to trigger their terrific turnaround in the second half, Charles Watts claims.May 13, 12:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 29, 2025")
Arsenal 'leading' Liverpool, Chelsea in race to sign 109-goal free agent this summer
Arsenal are reportedly leading Liverpool, Chelsea and Inter Milan in the race for Lille striker Jonathan David ahead of the summer transfer window.May 12, 15:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fvirgil-van-dijk-trent-alexander-arnold_1.jpg "Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates with teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold on November 25, 2023")
Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on Trent Alexander-Arnold exit as Liverpool captain delivers strong transfer message
Virgil van Dijk offers his reaction to news of Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool exit and the right-back being booed by his own fans in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.May 12, 11:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fdeclan-rice.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 22, 2024")
Arsenal have two emergency Declan Rice replacements as midfielder's mystery injury 'revealed'
The nature of Declan Rice's mystery injury is reportedly revealed, and Arsenal have two players who could act as an emergency replacement for the Englishman.May 12, 10:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fmikmer.jpg "Arsenal's Mikel Merino is sent off on May 11, 2025")
Arsenal could start three emergency attackers against Newcastle after double blow in Liverpool draw
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta faces the prospect of a double attacking blow for next weekend's clash with Newcastle United after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.May 11, 18:55
Arne Slot reacts to Trent Alexander-Arnold boos in Arsenal draw as Liverpool boss given clear instruction
Liverpool manager Arne Slot offers his reaction to the Anfield crowd booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal.May 11, 18:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold_3.jpg "Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on May 11, 2025")
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta's 10 men produce spirited fightback
Ten-man Arsenal produce a spirited fightback from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield.May 11, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fdeclan-rice_1.jpg "Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on December 8, 2024")
Liverpool-Arsenal starting lineups confirmed as Mikel Arteta suffers fresh injury setback
Liverpool and Arsenal confirm their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.May 11, 14:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fviktor-gyokeres.jpg "Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on August 31, 2024")
Viktor Gyokeres's 'expected preference' for summer transfer revealed as Arsenal, Man United battle heats up
Viktor Gyokeres's 'expected preference' for a summer transfer is revealed as Arsenal and Manchester United scrap for the services of the Sporting Lisbon striker.May 8, 17:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Farsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on dejected with Jurrien Timber on May 7, 2025")
PSG (3) 2-1 (1) Arsenal: Mikel Arteta praises squad, bemoans bad luck, makes bold claim following semi-final exit
Mikel Arteta claims his Arsenal team have been the best in the Champions League this season, despite being knocked out by PSG in the semi-finals this evening.May 7, 22:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fousmane-dembele.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025")
PSG vs. Arsenal starting lineups confirmed as 33-goal star benched in Champions League second leg
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain confirm their lineups for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.May 7, 17:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fcwmo.jpg "Charles Watts/Martin Odegaard composite image")
Martin Odegaard: Mikel Arteta partly responsible for Arsenal captain's struggles as Bruno Fernandes comparison made
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta must cop some of the blame for Martin Odegaard's drop-off in form over the past several weeks, Gunners expert Charles Watts claims.May 7, 09:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fcwod.jpg "Charles Watts/Ousmane Dembele composite")
PSG vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta told "the only way" Gunners will pull off Champions League comeback
Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are told the "only way" they will beat Paris Saint-Germain and reach the Champions League final in Wednesday's semi-final second leg.May 6, 17:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fmikel-arteta_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2024")
Arsenal could break club record but still suffer Champions League heartbreak in PSG second leg
Arsenal could set a new club record but still suffer elimination from the Champions League when they face Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's semi-final second leg.May 6, 11:47
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