Contract wait for Lehmann
26 Dec 2006 - 10:33:19
Arsenal's veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann hopes to extend his stay with the Gunners, but admits that he may have to look elsewhere for a new contract.
The 37-year-old has been with Arsenal since the summer of 2003, but is currently waiting to see if he is offered another 12-month contract by the north London club.
He told German newspaper Bild: "Arsenal have priority in the talks about my future.
"When I came to London I was 33 and I signed until now for three years, but a one-year offer is not so bad.
"I am not saying that if I get an Arsenal offer I will definitely stay. If there is no Arsenal deal I am open.
"I might not make a decision until May. I'm pretty relaxed about my whole situation."
Lehmann has made well over 150 appearances for Arsenal since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund, having earlier played for AC Milan and Schalke, as well as being a regular in the Germany national team set-up.
