Arsenal defensive midfielder Mohamed Elneny has committed his long-term future to the club after signing a contract that promises to keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2022.

The Gunners have not disclosed the length of the Egypt international’s new deal, but the club’s website states that it is a “long-term” contract.

The 25-year-old had been in talks with the north Londoners over fresh terms, despite being strongly linked with a move away form the Emirates last summer, and it is rumoured that the midfielder has signed a contract extension until 2022.

A statement on the club’s official website read: “We’re pleased to announce that Mo Elneny has signed a new long-term contract. We would like to congratulate Mo on his new contract and look forward to his continued contribution in the coming seasons.”

Elneny joined Arsenal from Swiss outfit Basel in January 2016 and has since gone on to make 24 Premier League appearances.