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Midfielder Merino makes Newcastle loan move

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By Reuters | Jul 28, 2017

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Newcastle complete signing of Mikel Merino

Merino becomes fifth signing of the summer for Rafa Benitez's Championship winners
The 21-year-old midfielder will spend the season on loan at Newcastle from Borussia Dortmund
Rafa Benitez looks to build a squad capable of thriving in the Premier League

Newcastle have signed Spain Under-21 international Mikel Merino from Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan, the newly-promoted English Premier League club announced Friday.

The 21-year-old midfielder made nine appearances for German club Dortmund last season and is north-east side Newcastle's fifth signing since they returned to English football's top flight.

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