Despite this, Arsenal knew they were securing one of Europe’s finest midfielders when they signed him from Real Sociedad, where he had been one of the standout performers in the previous season. Now, the Gunners are beginning to reap the rewards of Merino’s inclusion in their squad, and this season promises to be a pivotal one for both the player and the team.
Manager Mikel Arteta, who boasts one of the most talented squads in the Premier League, has been particularly impressed by Merino’s contributions so far. The midfielder’s growing influence on the pitch, coupled with his adjustment to new teammates, suggests that his impact could be even greater during the second half of the season.
Speaking to Arsenal Media, Arteta expressed his confidence in Merino’s potential, saying:
“He had an injury and another little niggle, and he had no pre-season because he played for Spain as well, and it took him just a while to start to get set. But now you can see the impact he has in the team, his intelligence and the goal threat that he offers to the team. Then, more and more will come because he’s a natural leader as well. As he grows in the role, I think we’ll see much more from him.”
Merino’s intelligence, versatility, and leadership qualities have already made him a key player for Arsenal. If his current trajectory continues, he has the potential to cement his status as a fan favourite at the Emirates, possibly becoming an idol for future generations of supporters.
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Sorry, but this article makes him seem way better that what he actually is.
I will support him well he is here, but I wish for him to be gone from Arsenal the sinner the better.
Sws,
Were all sinners.🤣😂😉👍
Sooner
He will be gone by the end of next season ,no where he starts in an Arsenal strongest 11 .
Very underwhelming player for us so far ….
No way *
Not the best of starts for Merino one has to admit.
He does seem to be a little lightweight for the PL at the moment and I think, if MA is correct, we won’t see the best of him until next season, as he regains full fitness and comes to terms with the PL.
As with Havertz, fans are very quick to write him off and I can understand why, but it sometimes makes sense to remember the circumstances surrounding their early days to begin with.
Havertz is a really bad example ken as going by social media (not just JA )
Fans are not impressed.
Any fan that is an Arsenal fan (not Arteta fan ) will tell we need a striker,where as Havertz as done ok , not what we need .
Why would a seasonal veteran(Merino )(29 years old )need 2 seasons ?
Maybe he needs his own 5year process to get upto speed .
I am sure DK, we didn’t buy Merino to give him a season. Nothing guaranteed and agree, Haverz has been ok but he hasn’t been what we needed.
He is just a good squad player in my opinion for the next couple of years. We have a couple of better midfielders Nwaneri included coming through from the academy.