Arsenal provided more good news to Gooner Nation today with the signing of Emile Smith Rowe to a new, long-term contract. The young Gunner will also wear the iconic #10 shirt going forward.
This is a terrific signing for Arsenal as Edu and Arteta continue to build their club around a very strong, and a very talented group of young players.
Smith Rowe was heavily courted by Aston Villa, however, in the end, the young man knew his heart and his future belonged with Arsenal.
Technical Director Edu had this to say about Smith Rowe to Arsenal.com, “This is another important step forward for us and we’re all delighted that Emile has signed a new long-term contract. It’s great to see another young player develop through our academy system to become a key part of our first team. Emile is a player who represents the future of the club and this is why we have given him the No 10 shirt. We have trust in Emile and we know he has the potential to be a beautiful player for many years to come.”
Mikel Arteta said: “As we all saw last season, Emile is an intelligent player with excellent ability. His sharpness on the turn and exceptional vision have already made him a key player for us. His attitude and willingness to learn have also been very impressive. Huge credit to our team in our academy who have given Emile a great education and have worked superbly to help with his development through the age groups.”
Along with our other young superstars Tierney, Saka and Martinelli, Edu and Arteta are building an exciting foundation for the future of this club.
Cheers!
Gunner1953
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