Real Sociedad head coach Imanol Alguacil confirmed that midfielder Mikel Merino will leave the club
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00:00Like I said, it's the last one. I understand that he deserves a few words of farewell from me, but that's it.
00:11I want to thank him for everything he has given me, for everything he has given the team, for everything he has given the club.
00:20He's a 22-year-old kid who hasn't been born yet. Six incredible years, a brutal growth.
00:29He's an example for all the players at Real Sociedad, for all the signings.
00:35I'm very happy that Merino isn't here, and I'll sum it up very simply.
00:42I'm also very proud that Merino has taken this important step.
00:48That speaks very well of Real Sociedad, of the work we've done and, above all, of him.
00:53He came at 22, he's leaving at 28. He's a player like the cup of a pine tree.
01:02He's given us performance, he's helped the team grow.
01:08We've won a cup with him, five European qualifiers, a Champions League last year, and he's left us with over 30 million.
01:18This is the type of signing we want. Thank you, and let's get another Merino.