Mikel Merino salary, wages, net worth, contract details, height, weight, age, girlfriend and personal life
Find out about Mikel Merino salary, wages, net worth, contract details, height, weight, age, girlfriend and personal life.
Profile
Date of birth: 22 June 1996
Place of birth: Pamplona, Spain
Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position: Midfielder
Mikel Merino plays for Premier League side Arsenal FC following his move from Real Sociedad.
Salary
Mikel Merino currently earns a weekly salary of £130,000 and an annual salary of £6,760,000 at Arsenal FC.
Contract details
The Spaniard joined Arsenal FC in August 2024, signing a four-year contract with an option for a further year. His contract runs until June 30, 2028.
Mikel Merino's move was in the region of £27.4 million potentially rising to £31.6 million with add-ons.
Net Worth
Merino has an estimated net worth is estimated to be £19m.
Jersey Number
Merino currently wears the number 23 jersey for Arsenal FC.
Height and Weight
He has a height of 189 cm and weighs 83 kg.
Agent
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about his agent or representatives.
Outfitter
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about his outfitters or kit suppliers.
Style of Play and Positions
Merino plays as a central midfielder in the left side. The Spaniard is known for his technicality and physical presence,
His versatility makes him standout especially when it comes to winning aerial duels. He plays in both defensive and attacking roles.
Previous Teams and dates joined
Osasuna (2014-2016)
He began his professional career at Osasuna from the development team to the first team.
Borussia Dortmund (2016-2017)
Mikel Merino moved to German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund and spent one season at the club. He won the DFB-Pokal.
Newcastle United FC (loan 2017)
The Spanish international moved to Premier League side Newcastle United and spent one season.
Real Sociedad
He moved to Real Sociedad permanently and successfully became one of the key players in the team, winning the Copa del Rey in the 2019–20 season.
International Career
Mikel Merino represented Spain at international level. He played for the youth team, winning the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, UEFA European Under-21 Championship and silver medal at the Summer Olympics in 2020.
At the senior national team, he won UEFA European Championship in 2024 and the UEFA Nations League in the 2022–23 season.
Awards
La Liga Team of the Season: 2022–23
La Liga Play of the Month: March 2024