Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal midfielder Diaby signs new long-term contract with high-flyers
France international midfielder Abou Diaby has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Barclays Premier League club confirmed today.[LNB]The 23-year-old joined the Gunners from Auxerre in January 2006, and after recovering from a broken ankle at the end of that season, has since gone on to make 119 appearances.[LNB]Diaby has developed a good understanding with Arsenal captain CescFabregas in their new midfield formation this season, scoring six goals.[LNB] Key figure: Abou Diaby has earned a new contract at Arsenal[LNB]Loan star: Henri Lansbury[LNB]'This shows my long-term commitment to Arsenal and I am very happy here, which is why I am so pleased to extend my contract,' said Diaby.[LNB]'It's a great thing for me and hopefully there will be some good years aheadfor me here.[LNB]Gunners boss Arsene Wenger added: 'Abou is a great player with huge presence on the football pitch and he has the potential to be an extremely influential part of Arsenal for many years to come.'[LNB]England Under 21 midfielder Henri Lansbury has also signed a new long-term contract. The Gunners simultaneously announced that the 19-year-old will continue his loan spell at Watford until the end of the season.[LNB]Lansbury made his debut in the 3-0 Carling Cup victory over Sheffield United in October 2007 and he has made four first-team appearances in all, all in the League Cup.[LNB] He went on loan to Scunthorpe last season, scoring five goals in 17 appearances during a three-month stay and was in the starting line-up for the Iron's Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat by Luton at Wembley.[LNB] Lansbury has made 20 appearances and scored twice since joining Watford on loan in the summer and he will now stay with Malky Mackay's side until the end of the season.[LNB] Wilshere must leave on loan to become the complete player, says WengerArsene Wenger signs a striker! ...But 16-year-old Brazil star Wellington Silva won't arrive for another yearARSENAL FC
