Source: Telegraph
Andy Carroll signs five-year contract with Newcastle United
Carroll expressed his delight at signing a new deal which represents the latest instalment in what has already been an eventful season for the 6ft 4in Gateshead-born former Newcastle ball-boy.[LNB]His four goals to his credit this season including a hat-trick against Aston Villa prompted speculation this week that he was on the verge of being fast-tracked from the England Under-21s to the seniors only to be left out of both squads.[LNB] Related ArticlesFifa chief concerned by 'criminal' tacklesBen Arfa refuses De Jong visitHughton: England snub won't bother CarrollMancini: De Jong uncompromising, not dirtyNewcastle want De Jong punishedCarroll backed for EnglandCarroll has been the subject of transfer speculation linking him with Tottenham but insisted he had no intention of leaving a club he supported as a child before following in the footsteps of Newcastle greats Alan Shearer, Malcolm Macdonald and Jackie Milburn by wearing Newcastle No 9 shirt. .[LNB]'All I have ever wanted to do is play for Newcastle,' said Carroll, 21. 'That's been the case since I was a teenager, playing for the juniors and deserves, and it's still the same now.[LNB]'Every time I pull on the black and white shirt - and even more so now that I have number nine on my back - it means the world to me so to be able to do that for at least the next five years is brilliant.'[LNB]For Newcastle's managing director Derek Llambias, it is a statement of intent for a club seeking Premier League consolidation following promotion from the Championship.[LNB]'We're dedicated to bringing exciting young players through our youth academy to play for the club,' Llambias added.[LNB]'Andy Carroll certainly fits that bill, having graduated through the ranks here, and we're extremely pleased to have agreed with him a new long-term deal.[LNB]'Players like Andy are the future of this club and we have spent a long time putting together a deal that is right for both him and Newcastle United.'[LNB]
