Van Man Extends Contract

By Our Correspondent
for Arsenal New Today

Published: July 9, 2009

Putting all speculations to rest, Robin van Persie has committed his long term future to Arsenal. The 25-year-old was the club’s leading goalscorer last season with 20 goals from his 44 overall appearances. Injuries have marred his career since joining Arsenal from Feynoord in 2004. However, the striker with a fearsome left foot showed tremendous improvement last season and said that his best was still to come. “It’s fantastic news that Robin van Persie has committed his long term future to Arsenal Football Club, we’re all delighted. Robin is a hugely gifted player and has the talent and goalscoring ability to win matches at the very top level. We have already seen many times what Robin is capable of on a football pitch, but at only 25, there is still much more to come from him. Robin has the potential to become a true Arsenal great,” said a happy Arsene Wenger. Commenting on his decision to extend his contract, Van Persie said, “I’m so happy to have signed a new long term contract. I’ve been at the Club for five years now and there really is a great feeling here at Arsenal. We have a top class manager, a squad full of superb young players, a world class stadium and brilliant supporters. Arsenal Football Club has a very bright future and I want to be part of it.
“My heart is with Arsenal and I just can’t picture myself in a different shirt. I just can’t see it now because I love this Club so much. If you look at the last five years, look at the steps I have made every season, if you look at the support the Boss and the whole Club gave me, the fans gave me, my team mates gave me – this is the right decision.”

Van Man Extends Contract

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