Arsenal defender David Luiz has agreed a new one-year deal at the club, while Pablo Mari, Cedric Soares and Dani Ceballos have all extended their respective stays at the Gunners .

Spanish centre-back Mari, who sustained a significant ankle injury last week and Portuguese international Soares have penned long-term deals to add to Mikel Arteta’s defense, while midfielder Dani Ceballos has extended his loan from Realmadrid until the end of the current 2019/20 season.

Mari will complete his move from Flamengo when the transfer window opens next month and Soares will join the Londoners permanently from Southampton.

Brazilian Luiz, who signed from Chelsea last summer has signed on for another season at the Emirates stadium following a disastrous display against Manchester City last week.

The 33-year-old, who was due to be out of contract at the end of June, was sent off 25 minutes after coming on as a substitute and giving away two goals.

“David is a really important player for us. He has played most of our matches this season and has been important for the team. His passing, his communication with the team on and off the pitch. He helps everyone.”

Arsenal return to Premier League action away to Southampton on Thursday night.