In a recent interview, Spanish midfielder Merino shared his expectations for his future career and his thoughts on his old club Real Sociedad. He began by recalling the unforgettable moment of winning the UEFA Euro Cup with the Spanish national team this summer, calling it one of the best experiences of his life. Merino scored the key goal at the Euros and was instrumental in the team winning the title. After joining Arsenal, he said that this decision has completely changed his life, and looks forward to continue to write brilliant in the future at Arsenal, hoping to follow the team to get the Premier League and Champions League title.
Speaking about his reasons for joining Arsenal, Merino said that Arsenal's values are very similar to his own, and both sides share the common goal of pursuing growth and honor. He believes that at Arsenal, he will be able to continue to improve his skills and win more honors for the team.
Merino gave positive comments on the recent decline of his old boss Real Sociedad. He believes that Real Sociedad's athleticism shown in the game is still outstanding, the players are both tough and hardworking, and he believes that Real Sociedad can quickly get out of the doldrums and achieve good results.
When comparing current Arsenal boss Arteta with Real Sociedad boss Alguacil, Merino said he doesn't like to make direct comparisons between coaches. He believes that both Alguacil and Arteta are top class coaches who both have the ability to get the best out of their players.
Finally, when asked if he would be the player to replace Rodri, Merino said he was not aware of De La Fuente's plans. He mentioned that Subbimendi has always been the first choice for the back position and believes that while he is more likely to play as a No. 8 or No. 10 for the national team, he is capable of playing in other positions as well if the need arises.
