On the stage of this year's Euro Cup, Mikiel Malenu performed like a shining star, his outstanding play made Germany's top eight hate in extra time, while he himself helped Spain break into the quarterfinals. It is rumored that Adidas, the coach of English Premier League powerhouse Arsenal, is planning to upend the team's usual youth training policy this summer, with the intention of signing the 28-year-old midfielder.
Currently playing for Real Sociedad in La Liga, Mikiel Malenu has become a stalwart of the team. Last season, he appeared in 45 matches, scoring eight goals and dishing out five assists. He played six matches in this year's UEFA national team campaign, with the last eight match against Germany being the most notable. They won 2-1 in the 119th minute of extra time in a thrilling victory that saw Spain advance. Adidas rates the Spanish international highly, recognizing his "talent" and "physicality", and therefore intends to break with the team's recent acquisitions and sign Marino.
Looking back at the 2017/18 season, Malenu is no stranger to the Premier League having played briefly for Newcastle. Faced with transfer rumors, he responded this way, "As a footballer, the future is always full of unknowns, but I am more focused on the immediate European national team tournament, which is my most important task at the moment and requires my full commitment. After the Europa League, I will meet with the team and plan the future together."
