MIKEL MERINO | Behind the scenes at Sobha Realty Training Centre

[@BenGuindi]

Saying hi to the bloke on reception, what a polite man. Love it

[@Justanaccountforthings]

😂 calm down princess

[@LwandleDlamini_]

Those are basic manners lol

[@afc85]

Not going to tell him to fcuk off is he 😂

[@stevet9418]

@@Justanaccountforthingsnumerous sad and salty comments from you on many of these now. What a pathetic life you must have to be so bitter. 💀

[@antoniodiamonte3424]

@@LwandleDlamini_ You are right. However most players have gotten ego's to the point they dont see regular people anymore. Its refreshing to see someone respectful. And even thought its basic, its rare nowadays in the football sphere. The money has corrupted them and most have god complexes.

[@kalebyurchak7375]

i love the Monreal shoutout! such an underrated player!

[@xc3274]

That's because both were born in Pamplona 😉

[@ace-paidinfull5240]

And because nacho is still there as a player i think. Nacho is also a fellow basque native.

[@mrmisterman7608]

@@ace-paidinfull5240I think Monreal did last played at Sociedad but retired a couple of years ago following a knee injury

[@SidGolan]

​@@ace-paidinfull5240 Monreal is now a football agent

[@juxt_aposition9935]

yes he was at sociedad and now hes an agent

[@chynafred489]

Class is permanent..Class is The Arsenal ❤️❤️

[@Justanaccountforthings]

Shame we can’t say that about the fan base

[@Kyxul]

@@Justanaccountforthings using a burner account as a rival fan to try and banter lmfao, if youre a Spurs or Chelsea fan then thats embarrasing, as both sets of fans think they are big clubs, Spurs 0 PL Titles and no cups in 16 years as well as being the least successful big 6 club, and Chelsea had to buy trophies with dirty money lmfao, United fans also very deluded, glad they are going backwards. Now pipe down and go back to school.

[@MerilP71]

Bro you can't buy it!!😢😂😅

[@MerilP71]

​@@Justanaccountforthingsspuds in the building!! 😮😢

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Edu seems the perfect guy for this job. What a gentleman.

[@hermonkubrom2421]

edu does a fantastic job for taking care of new players so they can be comfortable at new clubs i really admire his work as often it gets unnoticed.

[@CliveWarren-tu6wt]

Edu is just fantastic. The work and effort he has put in is just incredible

[@oyeniyisbinvincible7302]

Matin is class ...that was beautiful piece ❤❤🎉

[@brainswag]

They are friends in real life.

[@elshadaimesfun9604]

The passion that Edu has for the club is just wonderful. Arsenal is on the winning path for sure.

[@delsmith5327]

I love my club. So much class!

[@DuaneWest-o1y]

4 trophy less seasons on the bounce after spending £700m So much class?? 😅

[@henryeweama2270]

​​@@DuaneWest-o1yThe Invincible team in the history of the EPL. That's class you'll never understand 😊😊😊

[@DuaneWest-o1y]

@@henryeweama2270 Supporting your local club, having a hairline and waking up with a female with 2 legs is something you'll never understand goat boy

[@DuaneWest-o1y]

@@henryeweama2270 Lol, goat boy deleting comments already after i just sent the batty boy back to Cuckooland Wurtless bwoy

[@guneytopal7076]

100 class. 0 ambition. I'd prefer ambition of class

[@Phunkmasterd]

Classy... Love the fact its Edu collecting him in person and the gift/letter from Martin. Maybe all clubs do this but never see it... Love it.. My Club!

[@wedwardes]

Edu could have shaved ...

[@Phunkmasterd]

@@wedwardes when you are Edu the Invincible you do what you want and still ooze class

[@Seanc74]

Absolutely fantastic! Our club is class. Welcome.

[@Justanaccountforthings]

Not the fans

[@DanielRing-ws1eg]

​some fans are and for some reason arsenal is a beloved club by many but hated by many as well I dont get it coyg let's win PL and UCL f... the haters once a gunner always a gunner

[@BB-wc9jx]

Love Arsenal ❤️

[@WrightyMedia]

So proud of Frimpon, that welcome internal video with his voiceover sounds amazing. Goosebumps 😊

[@slydon2006]

Are we not allowed to see it 😮‍💨

[@ukaszlolewicz6199]

It was idris Elba blud

[@adrimute]

​@@ukaszlolewicz6199😂That's Frim blud.

[@butcherthekid3824]

​@@ukaszlolewicz6199that's Frimborginhi blud😂

[@butcherthekid3824]

​@@adrimuteA Mikel Merino Colney Carpool loading 😂

[@winnerboss9330]

Nice one my captain... That was brilliant. Am sure Mikel will enjoy his stay with you as captain 😊

[@wedwardes]

Written by Arsenal PR I imagine ;-)

[@winnerboss9330]

@@wedwardes 😂

[@theshiftybloke4672]

Can't believe he's injured already though :( Fractured his shoulder in training.. Gutted for all the fantasy league players!

[@abdulbasit4660]

Love and respect for oerdegard keeps going up. Such a blessing to our squad, love that welcome letter

[@syafiq1818]

This is class.. My respect to Edu is up another level now

[@Amesy20]

Loved seeing this, wish it was longer! Proud to be a Gooner when I watch how classy our club is when welcoming new players and their families.

[@MajambereStephen]

Its so fantastic 100%

[@MohamedSannoh]

Guys, It looks like be at Arsenal is a life changing experience for everyone that join this great club👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@highsobriety9465]

This was so wholesome to watch! Arsenal always handle everything with class! I love the special message from Martin Ødegaard! Well done Edu & Mikel Arteta! I am so proud to be a part of this club!

[@thegriotnewzic2255]

This signing makes Arsenal way bigger than just a football club. Hearing him say that he just signed for The Arsenal makes me say that Arsenal is a global movement that transcend generations

[@sujeevanarulampalam6264]

Edu / Mikel / The Club - your starting routine is just class! I had tears to feel what Mikel Merino would have felt meeting him, his lady and parents at the tarmac and then on. Wow! I had goose bumps mates!

[@TimothyOtaro-jl9ow]

Mikel got his Mikel❤

[@MohamedElouarda-qk6ws]

I have to say i would like to keep this Edu. Even if he's only 75% efficient, for the class and warmth of the institution, its better to have ruthless Arteta on management, and warm Édu in sport director. Better that way. Dont want to become a cold ruthless club. Man U were winning a lot between 1998 and 2008. But a lot of players of that era said they were treated badly..

[@FTStratLP]

​@@MohamedElouarda-qk6ws Come on, Arteta isn't ruthless at all. What is your BS about?

[@williamwatitwa3534]

You can either be a warm club or a ruthless wining club

[@horaceschultz8866]

I absolutely love these kinds of videos; they offer a raw, unedited glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes. The gift was a lovely gesture, especially Edu personally meeting Merino and his family.

[@Ndrw0912]

What personality, he will be very big for us this season. On technical ability I had no doubts but the way he carries himself and the respect shown to the person on the reception are on another level

[@o0musique0o]

My Club, Your Club, OUR Club !! Vamos Mikel Merino !! 🔴⚪️

[@nomvuladlamini4618]

Our beautiful club! ARSENAL ❤

[@PeeaaaK]

When he speaks, you can sense so much maturity and knowledge about the game. I have no doubt that he will be a game changer in our midfield 3 with Rice and Odegaard. Watched his interview too, he has great leadership qualities in him and I can see Arteta putting him in the leadership role soon.

[@nyangomaalbina919]

The moment he stopped to greet the receptionist, i knew that was the moment we signed a good lad, moreover humble with football knowledge, Euro winner.. We bought a winning monster to the club.. Welcome Merino❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Kodak91]

So many of our players support Arsenal. I LOVE IT

[@MajambereStephen]

Welcome mr.Merino to the most Loveable club in the whole world

[@azrafchowdhury14]

Great to see. Im very impressed with how Edu made Mikel and his family comfortable. Welcome to Arsenal Mikel Merino .

[@javi6719]

As a spanish speaker to hear Edu saying "hostia" when looking at the pictures of little Mikel with the arsenal kit and the subs translating it just like "wow" is hilarious

[@SafEdwardBear]

What would you translate it to?

[@javi6719]

@@SafEdwardBear "holy sh*t!" But I can understand that football is supposed to be family friendly and they decided to go with just a wow haha

[@wedwardes]

@@SafEdwardBear "Hostia" is a very offensive word in Spain. It is literally "Host" or "Body of Christ" so offensive to anyone religious. Some people convert it to "Ostras" or Oysters which is meaningless like converting "Bloody" [blood of Christ] to "Ruddy" or "Bleeding"

[@wedwardes]

at 2.24 Mikel says "Joder" "F*ck" when he sees the swimming pool. Same subtitling as "Wow". And another "Joder" at 3:35 (maybe by his wife or mother) again translated as "Wow". Swearing is a lot more common in Spain than in England.

[@willowz6]

​​@wedwardes if you don't think swearing is common in engalnd, idk what to tell you

[@jameshawe]

Pure class as always from the greatest team on earth 👍🏻👍🏻

[@janky14x]

That Briefing room at 2:45 is dope af with what seems to be every first team player's name etched into the surrounding walls.

[@UBZUKki]

Wishing Merino and Arsenal the absolute best....

[@jamespuentes5488]

Class is permanent. Grande Mikel!

[@ronin3068]

seen him in the euros but watching his highlights rn BALLEEERRRR

[@badrulamin3066]

Love The Arsenal from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@jubbayss1260]

more please. I love to see this moment for every new player 🤟

[@stevengaitt2308]

He’s a Gunner for life now. The boy is going to be a real player for us. Vamos Mikel!! Come on you Gunners! Up The Arsenal!!

[@mekkimoh7693]

when he went to the guy in the reception to shake his hand, already loved the guy

[@iamtheresurrection7221]

Finally! Been missing this content

[@stevebandit1964]

Seems like a model professional... and genuinely happy to be here ..

[@vocheseleon]

Acknowledging the receptionist 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@นิพิฐพณธ์อาภรณ์รัตน์]

I love Arsenal ❤❤ Thailand 🇹🇭

[@Emzovey]

This kind of videos always put a smile on my face.

[@karo352]

Underrated Player Big up Merino Mikel ❤

[@wayne4797]

So happy for his parents. They envisioned it and dreams came true

[@stanadams5541]

There is a guy who quietly without seeking publicity is doing as much for AFC as Mikel Arteta he operates as he did as a player doing the work promoting others abilities he is a man with class and loyalty his name is EDU every Arsenal fan owes him a big thankyou for his tireless work !

[@eddymwanza1378]

The look on Merino's face when he saw Edu waiting for him on the tarmac is priceless... Class is permanent, you can't buy that...the feeling of family. Just lovely

[@kalandobrown8091]

watching this with a big smile on my face in the middle of the night. his smile is a trustworthy one. good signing it seem.

[@SamuelBasmadjian]

Welcome home Mikel❤❤

[@spookybizzle]

Love the welcome the players get when they come to Arsenal. Welcome to the fam, Mikel! You're one of us now ❤

[@quizzydizzy]

I love this club.......So classy it never stops to amaze me

[@lavatr8322]

I want that jacket ... Thats a superb colour i like

[@taifreverse]

I have smile since the beginning until the end of the video.😁

[@ianrussell1897]

Love the Arsenal, pure class welcome mikel sure you will add to our rich history as a football club

[@simonspoke]

You can see the new (and old) philosophy permeating throughout this short glimpse behind the scenes... Awesome.

[@BourbonBiscuit.]

The humbleness is oozing out of him

[@marcela7197]

Wow!I love This Club!

[@naziidd]

I was really looking forward to seeing him play this weekend 😢 Sad to hear about the setback. Wish you a speedy recovery, Mikel. ❤

[@Someone_you_know124]

Edu is such a cool guy man!!!! I have never seen any sporting director as cool as him.

[@ChanahsCreativeEdits]

🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 New Spanish hero at Arsenal. Loved that goal at the Euros and I said to myself that's the sort of player we need. Funny how it turned out🎉

[@stephengilmore2741]

As others have said, going over to shake hands with the receptionist was pure class. Really nice to see and he'll fit in well.

[@stanleye8970]

❤ Edu is exceptional. Proud to be Gunner🎉

[@smoothheadmanagement9601]

This gave me goosebumps..

[@jeewssam8418]

I felt it half way across the world the words "Welcome to the Arsenal"...What a privilege to be a player for this club...Merino is a Gooner now!!

[@1800MOTIVATION]

The highlight of this video for me is him stopping to greet the receptionist. This is a good lad, personality and temperament matters! We are building a team around good people not just skills

[@wedwardes]

Indeed. But I have never done that on my first day at a new firm. Have you? Can everybody watching do that tomorrow at work.

[@HLDN1989]

Love my club de foot!!!

[@fishfingers4483]

This is beautiful ♥️ Edu has so much love for Arsenal man🔴⚪️

[@Vandalle.]

I love these kind of videos so much; I could watch the whole damn thing unedited.

[@maureenalder8905]

Got goosebumps to Mikel..Welcome ❤❤❤

[@paulnewman7467]

Wow he is so humble along with his family, we are very lucky Arsenal

[@Longrunthefox]

Edu A Class Act and What A Signing Merino is....

[@adamscillitoe3574]

Looking forward to the video of Edu driving to the airport to pick up our invisible new right winger/striker.

[@EmBrace007]

Classs at it's peak

[@tabb5818]

Seems a good guy. Arteta and Edu really bringing in hi quality people as much as players. Love to see it.

[@makhanu91]

I swear this is the best behind the scene of all i have seen. Rice comes second sfter this. You are now one of ours Merino. Welcome to the carpet. One Love from Kenya.

[@jackreeves4884]

Pure class love my club ❤

[@axt_25]

We need more

[@TheGorror]

Arsenal just oozes class on and off the pitch. What a club!

[@bonganingwenya1687]

Our captain also assists of the pitch! Welcome home Mikel. Make us proud!!!

[@NajjuukoSalima]

Welcome to arsenal ❤

[@manuktimbak8396]

warm welcome made him appreciated and help him settle down ASAP as a Gunners❤

[@CRN8091]

Classy player for a classy club.welcome to the arsenal

[@chiyeunglo]

I love Edu❤

[@SPDZ7]

Welcome MM23 you smile all the time, I love your smile 😁

[@LeaMura-n3w3w]

Your videos are a real find for anyone looking for interesting and quality content. Thank you for your creativity and labor!🧨🏉🌱

[@edisonmathias9489]

Edu , thank you you guys you are turning arsenal into the power house. They are respecting us now

[@B.one41212]

Class clubland, Class player.

[@catherineanderson2094]

Arsenal have got their man! Vamos

[@muwanguzibashir5148]

Lets make it this season !Gunners

[@Ajajambo]

Great home welcoming awesome player.

[@amrlsyzwn5565]

Including first interaction with win the dog in this vid would be great

[@JarekStanecki]

not only great on the pitch but off it as well. he fits in perfectly with our family.

[@adilmame]

Let’s Go and welcome … from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@WrestleWithAdi]

welcome to arsenal, now a striker and we ready to roll

[@zedftofficial]

He sounds so humble and nice lad

[@MattB27589]

Classy from Odegaard

[@jak3th3rak34]

It’s a family. What a guy Edu is to meet him on the airstrip. The gesture speaks volumes.

[@Blue_Pumpkin]

Keep your head down and go for it! 🔥