Clichy confounds rumourmongers with Arsenal deal
Friday, 20 Jun 2008 18:15
Defender Gael Clichy confounds rumourmongers to sign new long-term contract at Arsenal
Gael Clichy has signed a new contract on the same day he was linked with a move away from
Arsenal in the gossip columns.
The 22-year-old Frenchman has signed a new "long-term" deal, a statement on the Arsenal website said.
Earlier on Friday wide-of-the-mark reports had suggested Serie A's Roma and Juventus were circling for the left-back.
But the Arsenal statement continued: "Everyone at the club is looking forward to Gael's continued contribution in the forthcoming years."
Clichy has established himself as a key part of Arsene Wenger's team following Ashley Cole's transfer to
Chelsea in 2006.
Last season the left-back, signed from AS Cannes in August 2003, turned out in 49 of Arsenal's 58 matches – more than any other player.
He was also voted into the PFA team of the year and holds the record for being the youngest winner of a Premier League medal following Arsenal's title triumph in 2004.