Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement with Egyptian midfielder to commit him to a fresh deal beyond the summer of 2020.
The 25-year-old has been with the Gunners since the winter of 2016, and he has made 65 appearances in all competitions during this period.
“We’re pleased to announce that Mo Elneny has signed a new long-term contract with the club. We would like to congratulate Mo on his new contract and look forward to his continued contribution in the coming seasons,” a statement read on the club’s official website.
Elneny has mostly featured for the Gunners in the Cup and European competitions this term, but he has still managed seven starts in the Premier League, the vast majority of which have come in a three-man central midfield.
The Egyptian midfielder has not received the praise for his performances unlike his fellow counterparts, but his strong passing capabilities make him a valuable asset to have in reserve, in case of injuries to any regulars from the starting lineup.
Now that Elneny’s deal is done, the Gunners faithful will be hoping for probable extensions in the contracts of Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey, who have impressed over the course of the current campaign.
Wilshere’s contract is due to expire in just three months’ time, and talks for now appear to have reached an impasse despite manager Arsene Wenger recently demonstrating the Englishman to be a captain material.
Meanwhile, Ramsey still has more than a year left on his existing deal, but the club will want to avoid the situation of Alexis Sanchez, which intensifies the need for a contract resolution before the summer.
