Newcastle United Midfielder Mikel Merino Joins Real Sociedad After One Year at St James' Park

​​Newcastle United have confirmed that Mikel Merino has joined La Liga side Real Sociedad for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old joined Newcastle last season on an initial loan deal from Borussia Dortmund, before the club signed him on a permanent basis in October 2017.  Farewell, @mikelmerino1. The midfielder has completed a permanent move to @RealSociedadEN. Full story: https://t.co/hj8L2riItL #NUFC pic.twitter.com/4U9FeRhYOb — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 12, 2018 Merino made 25... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/