REISS NELSON has signed a new four-year Arsenal contract after rejecting the chance to leave the Emirates as a free agent.
The 23-year-old winger has not started a League game for the club in three years but has been convinced by manager Mikel Arteta that he still has a future at the Emirates.
PAReiss Nelson has signed a new four-year contract at Arsenal[/caption]
He said: “The boss told me he wanted to extend my contract when I came back from my loan spell at Feyenoord last year and he’s seen a massive change in me.
“I’ve been here since I was eight years old and it’s been a hell of a journey through all the good and the bad years.
“But I’ve seen the rise of the team in the last year and I want to be part of that journey.
“I feel next season gives me the opportunity to grow and take the next steps in my career.”
Arsenal have also confirmed that Arteta’s assistant coach Steve Round has left the club.
Sporting director Edu said: “Steve played an integral role and helped the significant progress we have made in recent seasons.
“We thank him for his contribution and wish him all the best.”
And Arsenal fans have praised the deal on social media.
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Two happy fans Tweeted: “Best team in the world right now.”
Another commented: “The vision at Arsenal is strong.”
A fourth fan wrote: “Good news for Arsenal.”
A fifth said: “Great moment .”
While another added: “Last season was the warm-up, we are about to cook everybody.”
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