OFFICIAL: THEO WALCOTT SIGNS NEW ARSENAL CONTRACT

Jumat Mei 08 15:26
The England international forward has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium...
Premier League club Arsenal have announced on Friday morning that Theo Walcott has signed a new long-term contract with the north London outfit.

A statement on the club's website reads, "Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Theo Walcott has signed a new long term contract with the Club."

It was speculated earlier on Friday that the 20-year-old versatile forward was set to put pen to paper on a new four-year deal at the Emirates Stadium, but the length of the new contract has not yet been confirmed.

Manager Arsene Wenger remarked, "We are absolutely delighted that Theo has committed his long term future to Arsenal Football Club.

"Theo is an intelligent player with amazing ability and speed, and has developed extremely well this season. At still only 20 years of age, Theo has huge potential for the forthcoming years and we are all looking forward to see him grow even more in an Arsenal shirt."

An ecstatic Theo Walcott added, "I’m absolutely delighted to have signed a new long term contract.

"I’m so happy here and just want to say thanks to everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career. Together with the belief of my team mates, the boss and everyone on the staff, everyone has got behind me here at Arsenal which is brilliant.

"It’s fantastic to work with the best manager in the world and play at Emirates Stadium, which is an unbelievable place to play in. I just want to continue playing my football at this Club and look forward to many successful seasons ahead."

Despite suffering a number of injury setbacks, Walcott has started 25 games for Arsenal during the 2008-09 campaign, five more than last season.

The six-time capped England international, who has scored three goals for his country, has made 103 first-team appearances since arriving at the Emirates Stadium from Southampton in January 2006, finding the back of the net on 14 occasions.

Ricky Brooks, Goal.com

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