SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 8 hrs 34 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Newcastle United sign midfielder Mikel Merino on permanent deal

:Headline: Newcastle United sign midfielder Mikel Merino on permanent deal: ID:309442: from db_amp
Newcastle United announce the permanent signing of Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund after the midfielder impressed during the early stages of his loan deal.

Newcastle United have announced that they have signed Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mikel Merino on a permanent deal.

Ahead of their first campaign back in the Premier League, Newcastle revealed that they had agreed the season-long loan of the Spanish Under-21 international, who had struggled for game time in the Bundesliga.

The 21-year-old had been expected to return to Dortmund at the end of his stay at St James' Park but after starting in six of Newcastle's seven league fixtures, manager Rafael Benitez has decided to push through a long-term transfer.

The Magpies have said that Merino - who began his career at Osasuna - has penned a contract which will run until 2022.

Merino told NUTV: "I'm really happy to be here, and for this part of the contract to finally be official. I'm happy to be here for five more years and I hope to keep playing for this club and to give good things to all the people and the club.

"I have been focused on football always, but it's good to know it's now official and people will know it. I'm focused on my displays and improving myself, and I'm really happy to have signed this contract."

Merino is expected to feature when Newcastle face Southampton at St Mary's on Sunday afternoon.

amp_article__309442 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2017-10-13 10:25:08:
html db last update - 2021-03-07 11:15:00 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Mikel Merino

Click here for more stories about Newcastle United

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .