Emile Smith Rowe Renews Arsenal Contract

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Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe has signed a new long-term contract that will keep him at the Emirates until 2026.

The 20-year-old had attracted strong interest from Aston Villa but Arsenal turned down multiple offers from their Premier League rivals.

Smith Rowe has been handed the No.10 shirt which was dropped by Mesut Ozil who joined Fenerbahce in January this year.

“Everyone knows that No 10 is a big shirt and it is definitely a big position as well. So I’m buzzing to be honest, I can’t wait to get on the pitch,” Smith Rowe told the club’s website.

“It’s really special – I can’t explain the feeling when I found out. I’ve not really got the words to explain it right now! But yeah, I’m really happy. I just want to keep working hard and hopefully I can play like them and replicate what they’ve done.”

For his part, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: “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 the first-team staff, huge credit also goes to our senior players, who have played such an important role to help Emile develop, gain confidence and perform the way he did last season.”

Smith Rowe has been at Arsenal since the age of nine and has progressed through the ranks from Hale End to the First team with some loan spells in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig and in the Championship with Huddersfield Town.

The England Under-21 international, who had two years left on his previous deal now joins the likes of Kieran Tierney, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli who have all committed themselves long-term to Arsenal.

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