Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu Gaspar, has discussed the decision to sign Mikel Merino this summer.
The Spanish midfielder was their top target after they secured Riccardo Calafiori, and it was revealed that Arsenal had been pursuing him even before Euro 2024.
Merino performed well for Spain in the competition and he has long been considered one of the best players in his position in Europe.
Several clubs were interested in signing him, but Arsenal quickly gained his commitment, and he informed Real Sociedad of his desire to move to the Emirates.
The Gunners hope that Merino will make an immediate impact at the club and help drive them toward winning trophies this season and beyond.
Edu has now spoken about their new signing and said, as quoted by The Sun: “Mikel was a key target for us this summer, and we identified him as a player who can fit perfectly into our squad and profile to improve us, as we aim to build on our strong performances of last season.
“With Mikel’s arrival, he brings us an added high quality of experience, physicality and athleticism as we look forward to this season ahead.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Merino comes to the Emirates with a strong reputation, and we expect him to meet expectations and make us a better club because of his presence on the pitch.
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If only that sound reasoning was applied across our front line regarding competition on the RW for Saka, and a striker to rotate/compete with Havertz.
Alas a skeleton crew on the front line, and the strategy apparently is pray for no injuries and hope for the best.
Nwaneri and Myles-Skelly look like talented prospects, but to count on them to make up the difference is naïve to me.
Hopefully some movement from management, but hey at least we can bring in a 6th GK in 5 years. Is a 6th GK part of the “process/project” or no?
Feels like both of these things are much easier to say than do. How many wingers want to come to just be a backup for Saka. Like even young players are less likely to go for it due to how young he is.
You no longer trust the academy players you’ve been calling on Arteta to promote?
Just when I think the dynamic duo made a coup by bringing in the Merino,
I read that they are now sniffing around Sterling.
In my view, Sterling is Over Paid, Over Priced and Over the Hill. His antics make Trossard look like a babe in arms!
Don’t make a fool of yourself Mikel, please…..
Forget Sterling!!!!!