He followed in the footsteps of fellow Spaniard Cesc Fàbregas by signing for Arsenal, after failing to sign a professional contract with FC Barcelona, and he was spotted by Arsene Wenger's scouts playing in youth team competitions.
Mérida was ordered by the courts to pay a fee around ¬3.2million - which is being appealed - to FC Barcelona as compensation for his "failing to meet the terms of a personal pre-contract" with Barcelona.
Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the League Cup third round gave him his debut and he then joined Real Sociedad on loan for the second half of the 2007/08 season.
In April 2008 Mérida extended his deal with Arsenal by signing a long-term contract.
He continues to impress in the reserves and has been tipped to have a big future in the game with Wenger quoted as calling him 'an absolutely amazing player'.
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