Theo Walcott's Arsenal contract saga: The definitive timeline

By Joe Doyle and Danny Hart

Theo Walcott has made the decision to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium with a lucrative £90,000 per week contract set to span three-and-a-half years, with an option for a further 12 months.

Here, we take a look at the saga from the opening stalemate in April 2012, right through until the official announcement from his club.

Spanning hat-tricks, calendar omissions and rap songs, it truly has been an intriguing time for the England international.

1. 

   Contract stalemate begins

2. 

   Pre-season contract talks held

3. 

   Wenger warns Walcott: Sign or risk being sold

4. 

   Walcott reveals striker ambition

5. 

   'Sign da Ting'!

6. 

   Hat-trick increases urgency

7. 

   Hands off the merchandise

8. 

   Hope for Gunners fans

9. 

   Walcott agrees new deal

10. 

    Walcott signs contract