NACHO MONREAL has committed his future to Arsenal.

GETTY Arsenal ace Nacho Monreal says he is happy at the Emirates

The 30-year-old linked up with the Gunners from Malaga for a fee in the region of £8m in January 2013. And he’s since racked up more than 100 Premier League appearances. He’s begun the season as Arsene Wenger’s first choice left-back, ahead of Emirates academy graduate Kieran Gibbs.

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GETTY Arsenal gaffer Arsene Wenger signed Nacho Monreal from Malaga in 2013

“I’m not thinking about bidding farewell to Arsenal.” Arsenal star Nacho Monreal is happy to remain at the Emirates for the forseeable future But, despite his settled status in north London, the defender's been linked with a return to his Basque country roots with La Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao. Monreal grew up in Pamplona and has previously starred for hometown club Osasuna. However, the Spain international says he has no intention of leaving Arsenal for Athletic anytime soon. And that’s in spite of his apparent fondness for Ernesto Valverde’s team.

GETTY Arsenal ace Nacho Monreal spent five years with Pamplona-based Osasuna