Fabregas pledges Gunners stay
13 Sep 2006 - 07:19:32
Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has pledged his future to the Gunners by signing a new long-term contract extension.
The 19-year-old Spain international, who moved to England in the summer of 2003 from Barcelona, has become a key member of the Gunners squad, making more than 100 first-team appearances already.
Boss Arsene Wenger confirmed ahead of the Champions League clash with Hamburg: "He will sign a new contract, yes.
"Cesc signed a contract that was agreed with his initial contract. The real new contract is now.
"Nineteen plus eight is 27. There are not many longer contracts, but when you are 19 years old and are already a regular player in the team, I do not have a problem.
"It is a wonderful commitment from him and it is a reward for us because we brought him over at 16 years of age.
"It shows you can give them the culture of the club and there is no book involved."