Summer signing Mikel Merino had stated he is loving life at his new club and has thus far enjoyed his brief time in England.
The midfielder joined the Magpies on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund earlier in the summer, and has enjoyed a good start to his career in the Premier League, already establishing himself as a key member of Rafael Benitez’s side.
Merino was named as the club’s Player of the Month, and speaking in the Shield Gazette has said he believes things are perfect on Tyneside.
“Of course, I would have taken this first month,” said Merino on his quick adjustment to life in England.
“It would have been perfect if we’d won all the matches, but the way we are playing, the way the team thinks about playing football, the penetration and concentration – all these things are perfect at the moment.
“I’m really, really happy to be here, enjoying every training and every match.”
