Arsenal have secured a verbal agreement to sign Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal, valued at €32 million plus €5 million in add-ons, includes favourable payment terms and will see Merino under contract until 2028.
Transfer Details
- Transfer Fee: €32 million
- Add-ons: €5 million
- Contract Duration: Until 2028
Negotiation Timeline
- End of July: Arsenal began closing in on the deal.
- August 8: Advanced negotiations reported.
- August 21: Merino set to join Arsenal.
- August 22: Verbal agreement confirmed.
Merino, who has expressed a strong desire to join Arsenal, will bring his experience and skills to the Gunners’ midfield.