Transfer: Arsenal defender leaves ahead of North London Derby -

Arsenal defender, Nacho Monreal, has moved to Real Socidead, one day before they play Tottenham Hotspur in a North London Derby.

Monreal will sign a two-year deal with the LaLiga side

“Real Sociedad and Arsenal FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Nacho Monreal to the Txuri Urdin team. La Real, in turn, has reached an agreement with the player until June 30, 2021.

“The official presentation will be held on Monday, schedule to be confirmed,” an official club statement read on Saturday.

Monreal moved to the Gunners from Malaga in January 2013 and made 251 appearances, scoring 10 goals.

He also won three FA Cups and three Community Shields.