Arsenal’s unsung hero Monreal commits his long-term future to the club

For all the praise directed towards Alexis Sánchez and Mesut Özil, there’s another member of the Arsenal squad who has really endeared himself to fans this season.

Nacho Monreal isn’t the most decorated member of Arsène Wenger’s squad, but the Spaniard’s consistency has been a big part of the North London club’s rise to the summit of the Premier League.

And now Monreal has been rewarded with a new long-term contract, keeping the former Malaga man at the Emirates Stadium for a few more years.

Nacho Monreal: Characteristics – strengths & weaknesses pic.twitter.com/zxv9DMM9TU

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 19, 2016

Gunners fans are delighted by the news, as they well should be.

@Arsenal @_nachomonreal happy to hear! Nacho is a key player to our team and glad he is staying with us for longer ☺️

— ✨ (@JessLH96) January 19, 2016

https://twitter.com/WengerIsBetter/status/689408238597443585

@Arsenal @_nachomonreal Perfect news to start the day!He has grown a lot in his position and is one of the best left backs in the league👊❤️

— a3senal (@gunner_afccccc) January 19, 2016