Arsenal’s teenage Spanish midfielder has been granted a place in the first team squad this season, ruling out a loan move to Spain. It had been reported that Levante had agreed a deal to take Merida to Levante but his agent has come out to deny those rumours as Wenger has made it clear that he is in the clubs’ first team plans.
“Wenger has spoken with Fran and was very clear with him“, Joseba Diaz stated. “The season will be very long and he could be needed at Arsenal, so there is no chance of a move.”
The Spaniard has been hadned the number 46 shirt for this season and the 19 year old is positive about the season ahead:
“The fact that the coach wants me to stay has given me a lot of confidence and that is very important for me. From this moment I will be giving my all to earn an opportunity in the first-team.”
