Fab New Deal For Cesc
(Goal.com) - Arsenal's Spanish midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has signed a new eight-year contract with the Premiership club.
Arsene Wenger had indicated last month that the 19-year-old had agreed a long-term deal with the Gunners, and that has now been confirmed with Fabregas committing to the club until 2014.
"I am so happy here and I am delighted to have signed this new contract," the Spain international told the Arsenal club website.
"I wanted to pay back the club, especially Arsene Wenger for the support and faith he has shown in me."
He added: "What is important now is for the team to realise its potential and win trophies. That is our main aim, that is my aim as well."
Real Madrid had claimed Fabregas was about to become their player during the summer, but the midfielder has consistently made it clear he is happy in London.
He impressed for Spain at the World Cup in the summer, having joined Arsenal from Barcelona's youth set-up in July 2003.
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Comments
A great day for Arsenal - Fabregas is a superstar in the making and with Henry under contract - Arsenal will be a contender for years.
Posted by: Tesoro | October 19, 2006 04:33 PM
I agree Arsenal are being wise as they have top rated players with lots of experience but at the same time they invest in gifted younger players as well.
Posted by: Rasputin | October 19, 2006 08:17 PM
Very true. Arsenal are no doubt planning for the future with the new stadium and a crop of excellent young players. Managing to hang on to Henry helps to keep them competitive with the top clubs for the next couple of years while their young talent matures, at which point, they will challenge for a lot of silverware.
Posted by: Heath Young | October 20, 2006 10:42 AM
Watch out for this team as the season goes on. They will have a say in the Premiership before the season is done. They are my early favorites to win the Premiership next season.
Posted by: Ghost Rider | October 20, 2006 12:28 PM