Arsenal have announced Nacho Monreal has signed a new ‘long-term’ contract.
Monreal, 29, had entered the final 18 months of his previous deal and there had been suggestions Athletic Club had been interested in signing him at the start of the season.
The Spaniard has developed into one of the best left-back’s in the Premier League this season and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his delight securing his long-term future.
“He is a very important player at the club because he can play left-back and centre back,” Wenger told Arsenal’s official website. “He has the consistency in his performances that is requested at the top level.
“Overall, his attitude has been absolutely fantastic on a daily basis since he arrived here. He’s 100 per cent committed and I think as well he has always improved since he has arrived and has shown that in many big games as well.
“He’s calm, focused and dedicated. He’s well-accepted and loved by his partners. He has the modest approach of a player who wants to give his best to the team. Everybody sense that and that’s why I think it’s important for the club to have that stability.”
Only two Arsenal players have registered more assists in the Premier League this season than Monreal (2).
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Great news. One of the best defenders in the league.