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| Eddie Nketiah signs a new Arsenal contract at London Colney on June 18, 2022 in St Albans, England. |
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has ended speculation
about his future by signing a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium,
the Premier League club have announced.
The 23-year-old, who has been with the Gunners since
the age of 14, had been in the final few weeks of his previous deal.
Nketiah had been linked with a move to Crystal
Palace but has now committed his future to Arsenal.
Arsenal also announced Nketiah will take the number
14 shirt, recently vacated by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and previously worn by
record goalscorer Thierry Henry, from next season.
Manager Mikel Arteta told the club’s website:
“I’m delighted Eddie is staying with us. He represents what we are all
about and all the values of the club.“We are very happy that he has extended his
contract and now we have to get to work and continue to develop the great
talent and person that we have in him.”
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