Written by Jonathan Chong on Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Striker Robin van Persie has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

There have been press speculation regarding van Persie's future and he said that he wouldn't be extending his deal until the club matched his ambition.

Whatever differences there were seem to have been resolved now and manager Arsène Wenger said: "It's fantastic news that Robin van Persie has committed his long-term future to Arsenal Football Club, we're all delighted.

"Robin is a hugely gifted player and has the talent and goalscoring ability to win matches at the very top level. We have already seen many times what Robin is capable of on a football pitch, but at only 25, there is still much more to come from him. Robin has the potential to become a true Arsenal great."

Robin van Persie added: "I'm so happy to have signed a new long-term contract. I've been at the Club for five years now and there really is a great feeling here at Arsenal.

"We have a top class manager, a squad full of superb young players, a world class stadium and brilliant supporters. Arsenal Football Club has a very bright future and I want to be part of it.

"My heart is with Arsenal and I just can't picture myself in a different shirt. I just can't see it now because I love this Club so much.

"If you look at the last five years, look at the steps I have made every season, if you look at the support the Boss and the whole Club gave me, the fans gave me, my team mates gave me – this is the right decision."

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Jaylene

Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 10:22 PM - Reply

I am glad that Robin Van Persie has extended his contract at arsenal.He is a gifted player with so much more potential.Van Persie is a great stricker and he is going to do great things at arsenal

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Sola Piddo

Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 04:05 PM - Reply

At long last! What took you so ong RVP?

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brian power

Posted on 8 Jul, 2009 at 03:27 PM - Reply

great news he is a quality striker and cares for the club unlike his strike parthner.adeybayor

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