Mikel Merino
In short
Mikel Merino is a Spanish professional footballer playing as a midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. He is currently a key player in Arsenal's midfield following their recent Premier League title success.
Who they are now
He is a midfielder for Arsenal and a regular member of the Spain national squad. He previously played for Real Sociedad, where he won the Copa del Rey.
Why they are in the news
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An example of their work
He won the Premier League title with Arsenal during his second season at the club. He also won the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Spain.