Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi who plays for Premier League club Arsenal has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at Emirates until 2022.
New Arsenal boss Unai Emery is reportedly planning for the future, and sees the 22-year-old featuring in his long-term plans.
The Gunners announced the news of Iwobi’s contract renewal on Friday, along with a video of the elated youngster speaking of his love for Arsenal.
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“It’s always been my childhood dream to represent Arsenal, from young,” said Iwobi. “To get an extended contract is an amazing feeling and I hope I’m doing the Arsenal family proud, as well as my family.”
Also speaking on the new deal, coach Emery said: “I’m very pleased Alex has signed a new contract with us. He is a great example of a player who can succeed from the Academy through hard work and I look forward to working with him and our other talented young players in the squad.”
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