Arsenal confirm midfielder contract extension after Mikel Arteta decision

The Gunners have extended Elneny’s contract by a further 12 months.

Elneny, 30, who is currently taking his UEFA B coaching course alongside Granit Xhaka, has been ruled out for several months after undergoing surgery on his knee.

His injury hasn’t affected Arsenal’s decision to lengthen his contract with manager Mikel Arteta a keen admirer of his professionalism and leadership qualities.

LondonWorld understands that Elneny’s coaching ambitions are also being supported by both the club and Arteta, who remains close to the midfielder he previously played with at Emirates Stadium.

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“I’m so happy, I love this club and our supporters so much and I’ll give everything to help us be the best we can be, every day I’m here,” Elneny told Arsenal’s official website.

“It makes me so proud to have represented this amazing club since 2016. The spirit and togetherness we have in our squad right now is so positive and I’m so happy I have extended my contract.”

Meanwhile, talks are ongoing with Bukayo Saka who looks set to be rewarded for his excellent form for club and country this season.

Arsenal had already activated a one-year extension in Saka’s contract until 2024, but a fresh bumper long-term deal is being worked on.

“I am very confident that we as a club, Bukayo and his family and agent are all aligned,” said Arteta.

“Now it’s about putting that on a piece of paper. I would like that to get done because I don’t want players to be distracted in the season. But these things take time.”