SearchFran Merida To Appeal Against 3.5 Million Euro Fine12th October 2007 Startled runaway star Merida hits back. 
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SearchFran Merida To Appeal Against 3.5 Million Euro Fine12th October 2007 Startled runaway star Merida hits back.
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Fran Merida plans to appeal a ruling by the Spanish courts which has mandated the Arsenal player to pay 3.5 Million Euros to FC Barcelona for what amounted to breach of contract in certain terms, after the teenager escaped to London to pitch tent with Arsenal FC. Merida had earlier committed to Barca, but then signed for Arsenal afterwards. The Spanish star has since played in his official debut for the Gunners. Joseba Diaz's name has come up once again in the controversial deal. Diaz is the current agent of Cesc Fabregas, another player poached in his infant years at FC Barcelona. A formal response from Fran Merida is being awaited. Meanwhile Arsenal has offered to pay Barca the 3.5 Million Euros for Merida's mischief and adventurous efforts.
