Bartley extends Gunners deal

03 August 2011 15:15
Arsenal have confirmed that defender Kyle Bartley has penned a new deal with the club.[LNB] The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Sheffield United and Rangers, has made just one competitive appearance for Arsene Wenger's first-team.[LNB]However, with the Gunners having failed to land a big-name signing at centre-half so far this summer, Bartley may feature in the Frenchman's plans.[LNB]Loan spells have no doubt enhanced the youngster's experience, having taken part in a relegation battle with the Blades and two Old Firm derbies last year.[LNB]A club statement, which failed to disclose the length of the new terms, read: "Everyone at the club is looking forward to Kyle's continued contribution and development."[LNB]Bartley's sole competitive Gunners appearance came against Olympiakos in the Champions League in 2009, but he participated in the Emirates Cup last month.[LNB]He has captained Arsenal's reserves and was an FA Youth Cup winner with the club in 2009.

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