Mikel Merino
Born: June 22, 1996 (age 28)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 6lb (79kg)
Hometown: Pamplona, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Midfielder
Team: Arsenal
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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 671 articles about Mikel Merino. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
14:15
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.
14:04
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.
13:55
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, 10:27
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, 09:48
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, 14:26
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, 17:29
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, 16:56
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, 13:39
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, 16:08
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, 12:43
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, 11:31
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, 19:55
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, 19:33
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, 18:28
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, 15:18
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, 18:24
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, 23:11
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, 18:49
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, 10:01
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, 18:07
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, 12:47
Arsenal transfer news update: Bundesliga star 'prefers' London move as contract talks break down amid Mikel Arteta interest
Arsenal are reportedly ready to pounce on the chance to sign a Bundesliga star following difficulties in contract discussions with his current club.
May 5, 23:24
Arsenal vs. PSG: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
May 5, 15:08
PSG vs. Arsenal: Best stats ahead of Champions League semi-final second leg
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, Sports Mole picks out the best stats relating to the game.
May 5, 14:47
Arsenal given Eberechi Eze transfer green light as Mikel Arteta sent Nico Williams message
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is "tailor-made" for Arsenal and should arguably be above Nico Williams on the Gunners' transfer shortlist, Charles Watts argues.
May 5, 14:02
Arsenal face 'Aston Villa competition' to sign Serie A marksman during summer transfer window
Arsenal and Aston Villa are reportedly in the race for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is set to leave Allianz Stadium during the summer transfer window.
May 5, 09:36
Arsenal lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Champions League semi-final second leg as Jurrien Timber call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg with Paris Saint-Germain.
May 5, 08:47
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 5, 08:28
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for PSG second leg: Odegaard, Timber, Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
May 4, 10:35
Arsenal set unwanted club record in Bournemouth defeat as Mikel Arteta future discussed
Arsenal set a new unwanted club record as they let a 1-0 lead slip to lose 2-1 to Bournemouth at home in the Premier League.
May 3, 20:03
Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta's men collapse again
Arsenal lose at home to Bournemouth for the first time in their history as the Cherries fight back from a goal down to clinch a merited 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium.
May 3, 19:28
Jurrien Timber absence explained as Mikel Arteta names strong Arsenal XI for Bournemouth battle
Jurrien Timber is missing from the Arsenal squad for their Premier League showdown with Bournemouth at the Emirates on Saturday evening.
May 3, 16:38
Mikel Arteta announces double Arsenal fitness boost despite "complicated" injury claim
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refuses to rule out the prospect of another one of his injured players returning to action before the end of the Premier League campaign.
May 2, 14:54
Arsenal set for transfer 'battle' with Paris Saint-Germain as Mikel Arteta looks to £25m defender
Arsenal may have to do battle with Paris Saint-Germain off the pitch to secure the services of a Serie A player, with Mikel Arteta hoping to end his trophy drought.
May 2, 00:42
Arsenal lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes four changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
May 1, 10:01
Preview: Arsenal vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 1, 09:51
Arsenal can turn PSG semi-final around with "vital" action in Champions League second leg
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour tells Sports Mole how the Gunners can turn their Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain around next week.
Apr 30, 10:33
Arsenal 0-1 PSG: Mikel Arteta must repeat Tottenham trick to turn Champions League semi-final around
Arsenal will have to emulate Tottenham Hotspur if they are to progress to the Champions League final following their 1-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates.
Apr 29, 22:43
Arsenal 0-1 PSG: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Luis Enrique's men take a one-goal lead back to Paris
Ousmane Dembele scores early as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 29, 21:57
