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Merino returned to Spain on 12 July 2018, signing a five-year contract with Real Sociedad for an undisclosed fee reported to be €12 million. His first match in La Liga took place on 18 August, when he played 59 minutes in a 2–1 win against hosts Villarreal CF.

In July 2017, Merino joined Newcastle United on a season-long loan – the Premier League club agreed to a clause obligating them to sign the player permanently, based on a number of appearances. On 13 October this was invoked, and he agreed to a five-year contract.

On 15 February 2016, Merino signed a five-year deal with Borussia Dortmund, which was made effective on 1 July. His first appearance in the Bundesliga occurred on 14 October, when he played the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 home draw to Hertha BSC.

On 31 January 2015, Merino was definitely promoted to the main squad, being awarded the number 8 jersey. He was a regular starter in his first year, helping them narrowly avoid relegation.

In the 2015–16 campaign, Merino scored four goals from 34 appearances to help Osasuna finish sixth and reach the promotion play-offs. In that stage's first round, he netted a brace in a 3–1 home win against Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and added another goal in the second leg (3–2 triumph).

Merino was part of the Spain under-19 team which won the 2015 UEFA European Championship in Greece. He scored their first goal of the tournament, opening a 3–0 win over holders Germany at the AEL FC Arena in Larissa.

On 23 August 2014, Merino made his first competitive appearance with the first team, starting in a 2–0 home win against FC Barcelona B for the Segunda División championship. He scored his first professional goal on 21 December, netting the winner in a 2–1 away success over UD Las Palmas.

Born in Pamplona, Navarre, Merino began his career with CD Amigó, and later moved to CA Osasuna. He made his senior debuts with the reserves in the 2013–14 season, in Tercera División.

Mikel Merino Zazón (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmikel meˈɾino] ; born 22 June 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Sociedad.