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Arsenal tie down Van Persie

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Arsenal FC striker Robin van Persie admitted "I just can't picture myself in a different shirt" after signing a new long-term contract with the club he joined five years ago from Dutch outfit Feyenoord.

Robin van Persie has committed his future to Arsenal
Robin van Persie has committed his future to Arsenal ©Getty Images

Arsenal FC received a boost ahead of the new season with the announcement that striker Robin van Persie has signed a fresh long-term contract.

'So happy'
The 25-year-old Dutch international has scored 39 league goals in 115 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Feyenoord in 2004 and said: "I'm so happy. We have a top-class manager, a squad full of superb young players, a world-class stadium and brilliant supporters. My heart is with Arsenal and I just can't picture myself in a different shirt." Arsenal, who start their UEFA Champions League campaign in the play-off round next month, have not disclosed full details of Van Persie's new deal.

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