Mikel Merino Reflects on 'Special' Time at Newcastle After Leaving Tyneside for La Liga Last Summer

​Former Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino has reflected on his time in the Premier League, claiming it was a 'special', prior to leaving the club to join Real Sociedad last summer. Having initially signed for Rafael Benitez's men on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund in July 2017, Merino quickly established himself as a fan favourite at St. James' Park, and was signed permanently on a five year contract just three months later. Reminiscing on his experience on Tyneside... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/