Gnabry agrees new long-term contract

Young forward Serge Gnabry has agreed a new
long-term contract with Arsenal Football Club.
The 18-year old Germany youth international has
emerged as one of the brightest young talents in the
Gunners' ranks. He scored his first senior goal for the
Club in the 2-1 Premier League victory over Swansea
City at the Liberty Stadium in September - a week
after making his full Premier League debut against
Stoke City.
Blessed with raw pace and technical skill, Gnabry
signed his first professional contract in the summer
of 2012, having impressed for the under-18 side.
He has technical ability, he has power, he
has pace, he has finishing quality and he
can give a final ball. He's a powerful
offensive player and I believe that he will
be a great player for Arsenal Football Club
Arsène Wenger
He quickly made the step up to senior level during
2012/13, making substitute appearances in the
Premier League at Norwich City and the Champions
League home match against Schalke. In the process
Gnabry became the second youngest Arsenal player -
after Jack Wilshere - to appear in both
competitions.
This season, Gnabry has also featured in the Capital
One Cup - playing the full 120 minutes against West
Bromwich Albion, having made his first competitive
senior start in the same competition last season in a
7-5 win over Reading.
Arsène Wenger said: "We signed Serge Gnabry
because I believe that he will be a great player. He's
nearly there now, and competes for a regular place in
the team in the Premier League.
"He has technical ability, he has power, he has pace,
he has finishing quality and he can give a final ball.
He's a powerful offensive player and I believe that he
will be a great player for Arsenal Football Club."
Gnabry said: "Arsenal is a great football club and I'm
so happy to be here and sign a new contract. For me,
now it's all about working hard and developing my
game.
"I've had some good opportunities recently in the
first team, which has given me extra confidence, and
this will only improve my game. I'm looking forward
to giving my best for this club in the years to come."
Everyone at Arsenal is looking forward to Serge's
continued progression and development with the
Club over the coming years.
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