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Walcott Signs New Long-term arsenal Contract by Nobody: 6:00pm On Jan 18, 2013 |
The Gunners have now confirmed that the 23-year-old has agreed an xtension to his current deal which was set to expire this summer. Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has signed a new long-term contract, the club have confirmed. Goal.com understands Walcott has signed a new three-and-a- half-year deal with the option of a 12-month extension. Under the new agreement that runs at least until the summer of 2016, the England international's salary will climb to around £90,000 a week, which will be bolstered by top - up bonuses and a multi-million pound signing-on fee. Last week, Goal.com exclusively revealed Walcott had held a final round of talks with boss Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis at the club's London Colney training base, during which the framework of the deal was agreed. Now it appears the 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal which will see his wages rise by at least £30,000-a-week, putting him on par with Arsenal's top earners. Speaking to the club's official website, Wenger said: "We are all delighted that Theo has signed a new contract. "He joined us as a 16-year-old and since then has developed very well to become an extremely important player for both Arsenal Football Club and England. "Theo is a strong player and also a great person, and the combination of his ability and pace always make him such a valuable asset either from the flanks or down the middle. "Theo's contract extension now gives us a strong nucleus of ambitious young players who have committed to the club and want to be successful with us as a group." Walcott himself added: "I am very happy to have signed a new contract here at Arsenal. "Thanks to everyone for their continued support, especially the manager, everyone at the club and most importantly the fans. "I have made it clear from the start that I wanted to stay at Arsenal so I am pleased we have agreed a deal that everyone is happy with. What’s important now is for the team to realise its potential and win trophies." Walcott has publicly indicated his desire to remain with the Gunners on numerous occasions, where he is popular with fans, staff and his team- mates.
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Re: Walcott Signs New Long-term arsenal Contract by Nobody: 6:44pm On Jan 18, 2013 |
its a great news for arsenal fc fans |
Re: Walcott Signs New Long-term arsenal Contract by Nobody: 6:36am On Jan 19, 2013 |
Finally |
Re: Walcott Signs New Long-term arsenal Contract by Nobody: 11:31pm On Jan 19, 2013 |
Nashoji: Finallyyes o, finally |
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