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Walcott strengthens Arsenal ties

Friday, May 8, 2009

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Theo Walcott has signed a new long-term contract with Premier League outfit Arsenal FC, with manager Arsène Wenger saying the 20-year-old has "huge potential" and that "we are all looking forward to see him grow".

Theo Walcott (left) in UEFA Champions League action against Villarreal
Theo Walcott (left) in UEFA Champions League action against Villarreal ©Getty Images

Theo Walcott has signed a new long-term contract with Premier League outfit Arsenal FC.

'Huge potential'
The north London club have not disclosed any details of the deal for the 20-year-old winger, who signed from Southampton FC in 2006 for a fee that could rise to €17.5m. Walcott began the season in impressive form for club and country, scoring a hat-trick in England's 4-1 defeat of Croatia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier, before dislocating his shoulder in November, an injury which sidelined him until early March. Manager Arsène Wenger told the Arsenal website: "At still only 20 years of age, Theo has huge potential for the forthcoming years and we are all looking forward to see him grow even more in an Arsenal shirt."

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