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When Mikel Merino could make his debut for Arsenal and how much he has actually cost
Mikel Merino has finally put pen to paper on a move to Arsenal having joined from Spanish side Real Sociedad.
Arsenal had dragged the Mikel Merino announcement on for long enough before finally announcing it on their socials, with fans now breathing a big sigh of relief.
However, their thoughts will now immediately turn to when they can see their new man in action, with just one potential opportunity left before the international break.
A number of outlets have reported that he could make his debut vs Brighton.
Sky Sports say Mikel Merino in line to make debut vs Brighton
Speaking live on Sky Sports, stated.
“He’ll be in line to make his debut at home against Brighton this weekend”.
It remains to be seen as to whether Mikel Merino will start but Mikel Arteta will just be pleased to have him at his disposal after such a long process to bring him to north London.
Savundra also revealed the exact fee the Gunners.
“We understand the fee to be around £37.5 million which includes performance related add-ons. It’s a four year contract for the 28-year-old. Arsenal do have the option to extend that by a further year”.
Where does this leave Arsenal?
Fresh off a really impressive Euro 2024 outing, Merino has shown he can perform at the highest level, which is exactly the calibre of player that Arteta needs at Arsenal if they’re to reach the next step.
Declan Rice looks like a guaranteed starter in the middle of midfield but Thomas Partey is the man who’s more likely to make way, though he has been one of the shining lights already this season.
In what is going to be a long, tiring season, adding strength in depth is going to be crucial.
That certainly looks what Arteta is going for in the goalkeeping department as Fabrizio Romano has hinted that Arsenal have agreed a deal for Joan Garcia.
However, the Gunners could end up having too many goalkeepers as Wolves have just pulled the plug on their potential move for Aaron Ramsdale.