Former Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has retired from football aged 34.
Fran Merida was tipped to become Cesc Fabregas’ successor at Arsenal Merida left Barcelona’s academy to sign for Arsenal after he turned 17 in 2007 and was tipped to be Cesc Fabregas’ long-term successor in midfield. However, the Spaniard failed to make an impact in Arsene Wenger’s side and just three years later he joined Atletico Madrid on a free transfer. Merida spent just two seasons with Atletico before joining Portuguese side Braga in 2011.
And to you Grandpa, we did it. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.’ Speaking in 2015, Merida admitted that his decision to leave Arsenal was a ‘mistake’. ‘I was impatient, I wanted to play more,’ Merida said. ‘Levante wanted me for one season and I was going to sign for them. I actually packed my clothes and went with Arsenal to play against Valencia.
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