Arsenal have rewarded a first-team player with an improved contract, underlining his role as one of Mikel Arteta's most important players.
The Gunners, who sit top of the Premier League heading into the international break, have made steps towards keeping the core of Arteta's squad together long-term, striking a new deal with key centre-back William Saliba just days ago.
Saliba, 24, was set to be out of contract in the summer of 2027 and had attracted interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid, but concerns over a potential exit from the Emirates were quelled by the club last Tuesday after the Frenchman put pen to paper on a new five-year deal.