Mikel Arteta has expressed his approval of Mohamed Elneny’s new contract with Arsenal, stating that the Egyptian player “totally deserves” it. The Gunners boss noted that Elneny is a joy to have at the club and that the club has made a brilliant decision to stick with him in difficult times. Despite not being the most glamorous of players, Elneny is a solid member of the Arsenal squad and his new contract is well-deserved.
Mikel Arteta has spoken out about Mohamed Elneny’s new contract with Arsenal, describing it as a “well-deserved” reward for the Egyptian player.
Speaking to the press, Arteta praised Elneny’s contribution to Arsenal since arriving in 2016, describing him as “a joy to have around.” Arteta acknowledged the difficult circumstances Arsenal have been in recently, stating that Elneny has been a “solid member of the squad” throughout.
Although Elneny may not be the most glamorous player around, Arteta praised the club’s decision to stick with him, describing it as “brilliant” and agreeing that he “totally deserves” his new contract.
This appears to be a well-considered appraisal of Elneny’s worth found in the football world, not least from his current manager. Arsenal have come to rely on Elneny for his consistency and it was clear to see that even with Arsenal in a difficult position, Arteta still had great respect for him.
Although other players may receive more headlines, Arsenal fans can rest assured that the club is doing the right thing by offering Elneny a new contract. Clearly his qualities are appreciated by those at the highest levels of the club and it’s another example of how Mikel Arteta is building a well-rounded Arsenal squad.
