Tag: Nacho Monreal

Nacho Monreal played for Arsenal Football Club. The Spanish defender joined Arsenal from Malaga in 2013 for £8.5m. Monreal left Arsenal for Real Sociedad in 2019. In total, he made 251 appearances for Arsenal and scored 10 goals. “La Cabra” wore the number 18 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on February 26, 1986. Monreal currently plays for Real Sociedad.

Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Former Arsenal fan favourite announces retirement from football

When  Monreal signed for Arsenal in 2013, he was brought in early due to a defensive injury crisis but the man known as 'Cabra' as a kid made himself a real cult hero with the Arsenal fans.

Monreal says things ended badly between Özil & Wenger

Nacho Monreal claims things ended badly between Mesut Özil and Arsene Wenger, and that the former Arsenal midfielder had problems with everyone.
Mat Ryan with Real Sociedad (Photo via RealSociedad.eus)

Real Sociedad confirm double injury blow to Monreal and Ryan

Real Sociedad have suffered a double injury blow to two players they signed after spells with Arsenal - Nacho Monreal and Mat Ryan.
Nacho Monreal and Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad celebrating the victory Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad, Copa del Rey 2019-2020 - 3 APR 2021. Copyright: Pressinphoto / Shutterstock

Martin Odegaard and Nacho Monreal win Copa Del Rey

Former Gunner Nacho Monreal won the Copa Del Rey with Real Sociedad on Saturday, which was also good news for Arsenal's Martin Odegaard.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finally signs new Arsenal deal LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal poses with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and the FA Cup Trophy after their teams victory in the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

5 of Arsenal’s best-ever January signings

The January transfer window isn't always the best to buy in, but let's take a look at some of Arsenal's top winter signings.
Mikel Arteta and Nacho Monreal during an Arsenal training session in 2014. (Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Monreal knew Arteta would be a manager – but not so fast

Nacho Monreal didn't expect Mikel Arteta to go into coaching so fast, but the left-back knew his old teammate would end up as a manager eventually.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal checks out his new Puma snapback as the team prepares to fly off for pre season tour at Stansted Airport on July 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Nacho Monreal: Arsenal’s unlikely Goat

When Nacho Monreal signed for Arsenal in 2013 he was brought in early due to a defensive injury crisis but the man known as...
Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal (Screenshot of video via Twitter)

Arsenal fans love Monreal and Cazorla reunion video

Nacho Monreal and Santi Cazorla had a heartwarming reunion ahead of the game between Villarreal and Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
Arsenal's English defender Rob Holding (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on September 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

4 former Gunners send messages to Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin after injury comeback

Nacho Monreal, Aaron Ramsey and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have sent messages to Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin after the duo's return from injury on Tuesday.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Nacho Monreal of Real Sociedad celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Liga match between Real Sociedad and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Reale Arena on September 14, 2019 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Nacho Monreal scores on his Real Sociedad debut against Atletico Madrid

Nacho Monreal got his Real Sociedad career off to the best possible start by scoring their second goal in a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Is Arsenal’s defence actually better than last season?

Everyone who has followed Arsenal in recent years would agree that the club's defensive line needs a lot of work.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 15: Mesut Oezil #10 of Arsenal waves to fans during the second half against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 15, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil picks up surprising Arsenal record after Nacho Monreal’s departure

He might not have played a single minute this season, but following Nacho Monreal's departure from Arsenal this weekend, Mesut Ozil has now made more Premier League appearances than any other member of the Arsenal squad.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Official: Nacho Monreal joins Real Sociedad

Arsenal have confirmed that Nacho Monreal has left the club and signed for Real Sociedad.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Report: Nacho Monreal completes move to Real Sociedad, will not face Tottenham

Nacho Monreal has reportedly completed his move to Real Sociedad and will not face Tottenham on Sunday although he will be at the Emirates to say goodbye to everyone.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal (obscured) celebrates with teammates as Nacho Monreal jumps on top after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

No clear best player but the worst is obvious: Arsenal August player ratings

August's football is already over and while it is still relatively early, we're starting to get a feel for how Unai Emery wants his team to line up and play.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Real Sociedad pushing to finalise Monreal transfer today so he’s ready for Basque derby

Real Sociedad are trying to finalise the signing of Nacho Monreal today, so he'll be available for the Basque derby match against Athletic Bilbao on Friday, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

AS: Arsenal talks with Real Sociedad ‘advanced’

AS are today reporting that Arsenal's talks with Real Sociedad over the transfer of Nacho Monreal are at an 'advanced' stage and agreement could even be found in the coming hours.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Unai Emery admits there is an open possibility for Nacho Monreal to leave this...

Unai Emery admitted there's a possibility Nacho Monreal could leave this summer, with rumours linking him to a Real Sociedad transfer.

6 players who could leave Arsenal before European transfer window closes

We're heading into the final week of the European transfer window and while Arsenal can't purchase any players, there are up to six players who could leave.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Nacho Monreal to sign for Real Sociedad on two-year deal if final details can...

Nacho Monreal will sign for Real Sociedad on a two-year contract with an option for one extra if they can agree the final details with Arsenal, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Unai Emery says Nacho Monreal could leave before the window shuts

Unai Emery has admitted that Nacho Monreal could leave Arsenal before the window closes with the Spaniard reportedly close to agreeing a return to Real Sociedad on a two-year contract.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Real Sociedad close to signing Nacho Monreal – optimistic of transfer in...

Real Sociedad are close to the signing of Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal, according to reports in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Kike Marin: Real Sociedad could look to close signing of Nacho Monreal after loaning...

Spanish journalist Kike Marin has suggested that Real Sociedad could look to complete the signing of Nacho Monreal in the coming weeks, after letting Raul Navas go on loan to Osasuna.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during at London Colney on August 10, 2019, in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Nacho Monreal: From the first moment in training you realise what kind of player...

Nacho Monreal has admitted he's already been impressed with Nicolas Pepe in training, after the winger completed a club-record move to Arsenal this summer.

Unai Emery confirms Nacho Monreal has joined his group of captains

Unai Emery has confirmed Nacho Monreal joining his current group of first-team captains, and the Arsenal head coach plans to appoint two more in the coming weeks.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Mesut Oezil of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil gets Unai Emery pep talk as Nacho Monreal made a captain

Uni Emery gave Mesut Ozil a 'pep talk' ahead of Arsenal's pre-season tour as the Spaniard tries to work out a way to reignite the German while he also revealed that Nacho Monreal will be one of his five captains.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Monreal confirms future and calls on Arsenal and Koscielny to sort it out

Despite being heavily linked with a return to Spain, Nacho Monreal has no intention of leaving Arsenal has called on Laurent Koscielny to end his strike.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Arsenal won’t sell Nacho Monreal without a ‘good offer’ amid Real Sociedad interest

Arsenal are working on the assumption that Nacho Monreal will remain with the club next season as things stand, and they'd only sell for a good offer.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Arsenal protect investment with contract renewal before sale

Real Sociedad are back for Nacho Monreal who could be allowed to leave the club this summer despite recently signing a one-year extension.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Arsenal to sell Nacho Monreal despite extending contract recently

Despite extending his contract for another 12 months Arsenal are open to selling Nacho Monreal this summer as Unai Emery looks to transform his defence.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Nacho Monreal: UEFA should choose the final venue more carefully

Nacho Monreal has hit out at UEFA over their choice of venue for the Europa League final, after the news that Henrikh Mkhitaryan won't be able to attend the fixture.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

Report: Arsenal decide to extend Nacho Monreal’s contract for a further year

Arsenal have decided they're going to propose a contract extension to Nacho Monreal, to avoid losing him on a free transfer this summer, according to a report from Italy.
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Unai Emery, manager of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S.C. Napoli and Arsenal at Stadio San Paolo on April 18, 2019 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Unai Emery wants 4 players this summer for these positions

According to a report this weekend, Unai Emery wants to bring four players to the club this summer.
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Arsenal FC at John Smith's Stadium on February 9, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Unai Emery’s first-choice XI since arriving at Arsenal becomes clear

It may not seem like it at times but Unai Emery has a first-choice Xi that many will find surprising.

12 players could leave Arsenal in 3 months

This summer looks like it will be a busy one for the club as Unai Emery finally gets a chance to make his mark on the squad.
Nacho Monreal and Gabriel Martinelli (via Arsenal)

‘Everything points to’ Nacho Monreal signing for Real Sociedad this summer

Nacho Monreal could sign for Real Sociedad this summer with El Gol Digital claiming that 'everything points to' him moving there when his contract ends.

Arsenal trio hopeful of injury returns against Newcastle United

Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsey and Nacho Monreal are all hopeful of returning to the Arsenal starting lineup against Newcastle United on Monday, despite injuries over the international break.
Spain's Ignacio Monreal attend a training session of Spain's football national team at the Spanish Football Federation's 'Ciudad del Futbol' in Las Rozas, near Madrid on May 29, 2018. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Nacho Monreal will leave Arsenal at the end of the season

Nacho Monreal will leave Arsenal at the end of the season according to Sport in Spain who are tracking Barcelona's interest in the defender.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal runs with the ball under pressure from Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on October 7, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Nacho Monreal forced out of Dubai trip as injury precaution

Nacho Monreal hasn't travelled with the Arsenal first-team squad to Dubai this week, as he's suffering from tightness in his calf.

Monreal looks set to leave Arsenal this summer, keen on Barcelona switch

Reports that Arsenal had activated the option in Nacho Monreal's contract to keep him at the club for another year seem like they may have been incorrect.