Rumour ended — no transfer
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Midfielder · Spain · €30.0M · Contract to 2028
Agent · Bahía Internacional
RT estimated values from Transfermarkt history — peak, trend, and recent revisions.
€30.0M
Peak €50.0M · Dec 2021
-40% vs ~12 months ago
FallingLast six moves from RT transfer records — fees as reported at the time.
Real Sociedad → Arsenal
Top positional percentiles vs peers in the same league tier.
21 apps · 1,000 min in DNA sample · DNA sample · partial
From RT player DNA — per-90 profile for the current season window.
Mikel Merino Zazón is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
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Newcastle → Real Sociedad
Dortmund → Newcastle
Newcastle → Dortmund
Dortmund → Newcastle
CA Osasuna → Dortmund
Agent network from assembled rumour data — not independently verified.
Bahía Internacional
