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**Arsenal Fans in Complete Agreement After Watching Mikel Merino for Spain: He’s Going to Shine for Arsenal**
**By Yungsea
Arsenal star Mikel Merino made an impressive start for Spain in their 3-0 win over Serbia in the Nations League. Despite facing a tough few months since joining Arsenal—marked by an unfortunate injury during his first training session—Merino is now back in action and showing signs of his immense talent.
Although he is not yet at peak fitness, Merino’s performance on Tuesday night showcased his quality. Starting in midfield, the 29-year-old was highly influential. His composure in possession, quick release of the ball, and remarkable first touch—especially for a player of his size—caught the attention of fans. He was also dominant in the air, winning crucial headers and almost scoring with one that hit the woodwork.
### Arsenal Fans Are Convinced
Arsenal supporters tuned in to watch their new signing, and many took to social media afterward, expressing their excitement over Merino’s potential. Some fans believe he could even displace key players like Declan Rice, with one fan tweeting:
*”I watched the Spain game and was really impressed with Merino. The passes he was finding, he was so forward-looking. If he brings this form to Arsenal, Rice sits on the bench.”*
Another fan highlighted Merino’s physical attributes:
*”For a big frame player, Mikel Merino has a killer first touch, great agility, and releases quickly. He’ll bring something completely different to the Arsenal midfield.”*
Others were quick to compare him to Granit Xhaka, claiming that Merino might already be the superior player. The general consensus is that the Spaniard will bring a new dynamic to the team once he gets a consistent run of games.
### Mikel Arteta’s Persistence Paid Off
Arteta’s determination to sign Merino despite some concerns about his age and a previous disappointing spell at Newcastle seems to be paying off. Merino’s recent performances for Spain have reassured fans and vindicated Arteta’s faith in him.
One aspect that will particularly please Arteta is Merino’s performance in aerial duels. Against Serbia, he won five out of his eight duels and maintained a 100% success rate in the air—a stat that will be valuable in the Premier League.
With Arsenal set to face Bournemouth on Saturday, fans are eagerly awaiting Merino’s next opportunity to shine in an Arsenal shirt.