Arsenal secure new Marcelo Flores contract to stave off European interest

Flores’ contract was due to expire this summer, which had sparked interest from clubs across Europe.

However, there was an option in the 19-year-old’s contract to extend it until 2025 and Arsenal have triggered that clause.

The Gunners exercised a similar option in Charlie Patino’s contract earlier this season, with the 19-year-old being another highly rated youngster at the club.

Flores was tipped for a bright future and he’s already being capped by Mexico at the senior level.

The winger is currently on loan at Spanish second division club Real Oviedo, where he has made 15 appearances so far this season.

Flores has trained with the Arsenal first-team in the past and was benched for a game with Crystal Palace in April 2022.