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Arsenal boss blocked Nacho Monreal exit

Arsenal boss blocked Nacho Monreal exit


Arsenal boss blocked Nacho Monreal exit

Wenger wanted Monreal stay

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is said to have had the final word on Nacho Monreal's future at the club.

The Spain international was understood to be closing in on a move to Athletic Bilbao in the summer, having yet to finalize a contract extension with the FA Cup holders.

However, Sport claims that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger was never keen on offloading the 29-year-old, who has taken over from Kieran Gibbs to become the club's first-choice left-back.

Reports elsewhere cite that Monreal has been rewarded a new deal on an improved wage structure of around £80,000.

Monreal joined the Gunners from Malaga in 2013.