Gunner stay! Czech midfielder Rosicky commits to new long-term Arsenal deal

05 January 2010 12:07
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, the club have announced.[LNB]The Gunners have not disclosed the length of the deal but it continues the club's success in securing the future services of their key players.[LNB]The Czech international, who joined the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2006, is the 15th player to sign a new contract for manager Arsene Wenger since May 2009.[LNB] Gunner stay: Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky has put pen to paper on a new deal[LNB]The deal also rewards the 29-year-old, who has scored 14 goals in 76 appearances, for his performances this season after two injury-blighted campaigns.[LNB]Part of the list: Rosicky joins the likes of in-form Aaron Ramsey to agree a new deal with Arsenal[LNB]Rosicky said: 'The last two seasons haven't been easy for me because of injuries but I feel it speaks volumes about the club's belief in me for this to be signed, and I truly believe I have a lot left to offer the club, my team-mates and all the supporters.[LNB]'It's felt like home since I arrived here four years ago and I believe we're on the verge of achieving something special together.[LNB]'I'm looking forward to the coming months and hope that together, we are all celebrating at the end of the season.'[LNB]Rosicky follows the likes of Robin van Persie, Abou Diaby, Eduardo, Alex Song, Denilson, Theo Walcott, and Aaron Ramsey and in signing new contracts in the past year.[LNB]Wenger said: 'I have spoken many times of Tomas' class and contribution, not only on the pitch but off it as well, and I very much feel that this new contract reflects that.[LNB]'Tomas' vision and touch is remarkable and I know that we will all benefit from his input in the coming seasons. Tomas is a special talent and we're delighted that he has committed his future to Arsenal.'[LNB] Diaby ready to replace the departing Song as Arsenal's midfield generalSpurs and Arsenal target Pandev signs for Jose Mourinho's Inter MilanTHE LIST: The top 50 footballers we'd like to see snapped up by Premier League clubs in the transfer window, Nos 50-41ARSENAL FC

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