Former Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino says he is at peace with his decision to ditch Tyneside for the Basque country, saying he already feels 'comfortable' at Real Sociedad after his summer move back to Spain.
The Spanish midfielder joined the Magpies on an initial loan from Borussia Dortmund last year, but the player's release clause was met by Sociedad this summer and he found himself heading back to Spain where he started his professional career four years ago.
The move came about after his early promise at Newcastle was blighted by fitness concerns, and he found himself behind Jonjo Shelvey and Mohamed Diame in the pecking order in his debut Premier League season.