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Official: Jack Wilshere Signs New Long-Term Contract At Arsenal
The youngster seems to have committed himself to a lengthy future at the Emirates...
| Bet: | Returns: | Milan £19.50 | Draw £32.50 | Arsenal £36.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Milan £20.50 | Draw £34.00 | Arsenal £36.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Milan £20.00 | Draw £34.00 | Arsenal £38.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Milan £20.00 | Draw £34.00 | Arsenal £38.00 |
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Jul 2, 2009 7:00:03 PM
Arsenal have secured the services of highly-rated midfielder Jack Wilshere, as they have confirmed today that the youngster has signed a new deal, committing him to a "long-term" future at the club.
Wilshere, who has been compared with the Gunners' great Irish playmaker Liam Brady, an icon at the club who starred at Highbury during the 1970's and 80's, is a versatile attacker, who can function anywhere across the midfield or further forward in a withdrawn striking role.
However, with another hot prospect, Welsh international Aaron Ramsey, having also committed his future to the Gunners yesterday, it seems that manager Arsene Wenger's much-vaunted faith in youth is still intact.
Wilshere, 17, made his debut for the club as a 16-year-old last season in a 4-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers, and went on to make 8 senior appearances in total, having impressed in the reserve and youth teams at the Emirates.
Wenger himself was clearly pleased that the player had signed, telling the Gunners' official website, "It’s such great news that Jack has signed a new long-term contract. Jack made great progress last season, playing at Under-18s, reserves and first team level and we all witnessed what a great young talent he is.
"At still 17 years of age, the potential is huge for Jack and we’re all delighted that he has committed his long-term future to Arsenal Football Club."
Zack Wilson, Goal.com
Share your thoughts on Wilshere's extension with other Arsenal fans in the community forums..
Wilshere, who has been compared with the Gunners' great Irish playmaker Liam Brady, an icon at the club who starred at Highbury during the 1970's and 80's, is a versatile attacker, who can function anywhere across the midfield or further forward in a withdrawn striking role.
However, with another hot prospect, Welsh international Aaron Ramsey, having also committed his future to the Gunners yesterday, it seems that manager Arsene Wenger's much-vaunted faith in youth is still intact.
Wilshere, 17, made his debut for the club as a 16-year-old last season in a 4-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers, and went on to make 8 senior appearances in total, having impressed in the reserve and youth teams at the Emirates.
Wenger himself was clearly pleased that the player had signed, telling the Gunners' official website, "It’s such great news that Jack has signed a new long-term contract. Jack made great progress last season, playing at Under-18s, reserves and first team level and we all witnessed what a great young talent he is.
"At still 17 years of age, the potential is huge for Jack and we’re all delighted that he has committed his long-term future to Arsenal Football Club."
Zack Wilson, Goal.com
Share your thoughts on Wilshere's extension with other Arsenal fans in the community forums..
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