Arsenal's final puzzle for the Premier League title officially announced the signing of 37 million euros for European Cup champion midfielder Merino

Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title at the last minute for two consecutive seasons, and Arteta invited Spain hometown and European Championship winner midfielder to join, and he will be Arsenal's own "Rodri".

According to official news from Arsenal, the team signed Real Sociedad's 28-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino for a total transfer fee of 37 million euros, and the two sides signed a long-term contract, and Merino will wear Arsenal's No. 23 shirt in the new season.

According to Italy transfer expert Romano, Arsenal's transfer fee for Merino is 32 million euros + 5 million euros floating, and the two sides sign a four-year contract until 2028, plus an option to extend the clause for one year.

Merino played in the Premier League, joining Real Sociedad from Newcastle for €12 million in the summer window of 2018 and has developed into a Real Sociedad midfield and Spain international.

Merino is 28 years old, 1.89 meters tall, left-footed player, mainly in midfield and midfield positions, and is worth 50 million euros, and since the player is a contract year, Arsenal's total price of 37 million euros is very cost-effective. Merino made 45 appearances for Real Sociedad in all competitions last season, starting 39 of them, making a total of 3,601 minutes, scoring eight goals and providing five assists.

Merino's arrival will increase the depth of Arsenal's midfield, which will help Arsenal remain competitive on multiple fronts, as well as maintain a sufficient reserve of midfielders in the Premier League title race, mainly in response to Thomas's injury-prone situation.