Mikel Merino Calls Arsenal’s Midfield the Best After £75m Bruno Guimaraes Signing
Mikel Merino has boldly stated that Arsenal possess the finest midfield in football after the club secured Bruno Guimaraes for £75 million from Newcastle United. The Brazilian midfielder’s arrival adds strength to a squad fresh off a Premier League title win.
Unmatched Midfield Talent
Merino described the midfield lineup as "unreal," suggesting it could be the best globally. He praised the quality and depth of players available to Mikel Arteta, emphasizing how this internal competition benefits everyone involved.
"Honestly, it’s unreal. Probably the best midfield in football," Merino said. "The amount of quality that we have there, with every player that can come on the pitch and make a good shift. It’s great. That’s good for the team. That’s good for the squad. It raises everyone’s level because if you have a bad day, the one that is close to you is going to do a great job."
He also lauded Guimaraes, highlighting his composure, technical skill, and defensive work rate, calling him a "top player" and welcoming any addition that helps the team.
Guimaraes Hits the Ground Running
The new signing wasted no time making his debut in a preseason friendly against Como. Despite only three training sessions, Guimaraes impressed Arteta with his eagerness and readiness to contribute immediately.
Arteta commented, "He was really pushing to play some minutes today. He wanted to get his debut and the feeling of playing in front of our fans immediately. You sense it immediately. I believe there’s a strong connection at play and that is going to make us better."
Hunger Remains Strong for More Success
Despite lifting the Premier League last season, Merino stressed that the squad’s ambition is far from satisfied. The team’s determination to keep winning and claim more trophies matches their impressive squad depth.
"I think we have an amazing squad. The hunger is still there. Not because we won it last season, we’re going to be happy with it," he said. "We want more and more and more and we want every trophy possible. That’s the best quality of this team. Not only the amount of depth that we have, the quality that we have in every position, but that hunger."
- Match: Arsenal vs Manchester City
- Date: 16 August 2026
- Competition: Community Shield
