Merino hints at future amid Arsenal links
- Miguel Merino wants to stay in Spain amid interest from Arsenal and Barcelona
- He has just one year left on his contract with Real Sociedad, but has a release clause of €60 million.
- Merino is reportedly keen to stay in La Liga, with a move to Barcelona a more likely possibility.
Real Sociedad midfielder Miguel Merino is reportedly keen to stay in Spain amid interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
“I knew that there was very little time left and that it was one of the last attacks we would have,” Merino said. “I didn’t believe that it had gone in until a couple of seconds later. When you get 30 slaps on your back it sinks in real quick.
“I am very happy for me and the ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app entire team. It all comes down to one moment (the goal), but there is so much work behind it, all the training, the hope, the faith, and the belief in ourselves.”
Extra time came only after Florian Wirtz’s equalizer in the last minute of regulation.
Dani Olmo, who set up Merino’s winner, netted the opener early in the second half. All three goals came from substitutes.
Spain defender Dani Carvajal was sent off late in extra time for a second yellow card and will be suspended from Tuesday’s semifinal against France. Fellow defender Robin le Normand will also miss that match after picking up another booking.
Mikel Arteta is keen to boost his squad this summer in order to challenge for the title next season, with Merino on his list of targets.
Arsenal are normally keen on young players but Arteta is a big admirer of the 28-year-old and the Spaniard is happy to make an exception in the hope of bringing him into the team.
Merino is currently on holiday after helping Spain win Euro 2024. Scoring the winner in the quarter-final win over hosts Germany.
He has just one year left on his contract at San Sebastian, but has a €60m release clause. However, El Desmarque reports that Merino wants to stay in La Liga, with a move to Barcelona the most likely option if the opportunity arises.
However, Barca are now more focused on signing Dani Olmo and Nico Williams, but they are
also struggling financially.