The father of Mohamed Elneny can see his son staying with Arsenal for life.

The Egyptian midfielder, 29, signed a new contract at the Emirates this summer, despite many thinking he would leave the club.

Elneny's father Nasser thinks he will coach Arsenal one day as he is loved at the club.

Nasser said: "I was sure that my son [Elneny] would continue with Arsenal, and I told him that, even though everyone in Egypt was saying that he would leave the team this summer.

"The Arsenal players love Elneny, he is loved among his colleagues in the dressing room, and the club's management loves him, so I think he will coach Arsenal in the future."

The midfielder was poised to become a free agent when his deal at Arsenal expired in June.

But the Gunners tied down Elneny to a new one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.