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Mikel Merino joined Arsenal in the summer of 2024, and while he was initially brought in to strengthen their midfield options, he has since developed into something of a cult hero thanks to his impressive performances as an emergency striker for the Gunners.
The Spaniard produced some strong displays during his time in midfield, but his best moments in an Arsenal shirt have arguably come as a stand-in striker, with his aerial ability among the best at the club while his finishing on the floor has also impressed.
Merino has demonstrated that goalscoring instinct by finding the net 15 times across his last two seasons with Arsenal, while the midfielder also scored two crucial goals for Spain as they went on to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For a player who has consistently delivered for the club, Merino is more than deserving of having his own Arsenal chant.
What have the Arsenal faithful come up with for him? Let's find out.
Mikel Merino chant, lyrics and tune
It's difficult to describe the tune for the Mikel Merino chant; it's one of those that you have to hear to understand. Further down this article is a video of the Arsenal fans singing it, but for now, here are the lyrics.
Wooahh, ohhh, ohhh
Woah, ohhhh,
Mikel Merino!
Wooahh, ohhh, ohhh
Woah, ohhhh,
Mikel Merino!
Mikel Merino chant background
According to Arsenal fans who made the trip to Portugal in November 2024, the Mikel Merino chant was inspired by a song that was sung by Sporting Lisbon fans before their Champions League clash with the Gunners.
In response to that particular chant, Arsenal fans modified it to sing about Merino, despite the fact that the Spaniard didn't even start that match.
The chant then went viral on social media in February 2025 after Merino was seen dancing along to the chant after the Arsenal fans inside the King Power Stadium serenaded him following his two late goals against Leicester City.
Ever since that moment, every time Merino enters the pitch or gets on the scoresheet, this chant takes centre stage at the Emirates or on away days.
Arsenal fans singing the Mikel Merino chant
FGG says: Something a bit different
In a world where it seems like some football fans just want their chants to go viral, this is a little bit of a throwback to a time when football chants were a lot simpler. The Portuguese-imported tune isn't something we've heard before in English football, and I like it.