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Your support makes all the difference.Nacho Monreal, the Arsenal left-back, signed a new long-term contract with the club today, and Gunners' fans were quick to speak of their delight that the Spaniard had committed to a new deal until 2019.
The 29-year-old has played in all 22 of the Gunners' Premier League games this season, and has been one of the standout performers for the league leaders.
Upon putting pen to paper on the deal, Monreal said: "I’m really happy because my intention was to keep playing for Arsenal.
"I have a good relationship with my team-mates and we keep improving year after year. I wanted to stay here and I could extend my contract. I would like to play here for many more years.
"The trust of the Arsenal fans is really important for us because they are helping us in every moment as we are fighting to win the Premier League.
"I met the boss three years ago and I have a really good relationship with him and I’m really happy with him. For these reasons I extended my contract.
"I’m very happy with my performances this season
"At the beginning it was difficult because I was a new signing and I didn’t speak English.
"But now I feel more comfortable with my team-mates and with everything in general so that has helped me to play better because I have more confidence in myself."
His delight was echoed by the Arsenal fans on social media (see some of the best reaction below):
Manager Arsene Wenger said: "He is a very important player at the club because he can play left-back and centre-back. He has the consistency in his performances that is requested at the top level."
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