For the time being, Gedion Zelalem will develop away from Arsenal, but the club made sure to lock up the midfielder’s long-term future before allowing a temporary move to the Netherlands.

According to Telesport, Zelalem has signed a new contract with Arsenal ahead of a move to Dutch second division side VVV Venlo. The report says Zelalem was expected to be targeted by Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim if Arsenal allowed his contract to expire this summer, but the Premier League club took the step to prevent losing the midfielder for nothing by giving him a new deal.

VVV Venlo is currently atop the table in the Dutch second division and is pushing for promotion to the Eredivisie. The position is a favorable one for Arsenal, the report says, as the club was looking for Zelalem to play for a team pushing for a move up rather than battling a potential move down.

Zelalem could reportedly make his debut as soon as Friday as VVV Venlo takes on FC Oss.