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Arsenal fans just as delighted as Chuba Akpom over new contract
CHUBA AKPOM says he is delighted to have signed a new contract at Arsenal.
Delighted to have signed a new deal with @Arsenal. Lots of hard work to come but very excited about the future #AFC pic.twitter.com/2oIjCMvP93
— Chuba Akpom (@cakpom) February 6, 2015
The 19-year-old, who was out of contract next summer, agreed a new four-and-a-half year deal today.
And he immediately tweeted his determination to make a name for himself at the Emirates.
"Delighted to have signed a new deal with @Arsenal. Lots of hard work to come but very excited about the future #AFC," his tweet read.
Chuba Akpom has signed a new four-and-a-half year deal at Arsenal
Akpom joined Francis Coquelin in pledging his long-term future to Arsenal and Gunners manager Arsene Wenger said: "We met our targets and extended Chuba Akpom's and Francis Coquelin's contracts."
And Arsenal fans were quick to offer their support for the young striker, with one twitter user commenting: "yayyee!! So happy for you Chuba!!"
@cakpom @Arsenal well done mate, you deserved it.
— Alaaxis (@itsmealz) February 6, 2015
@cakpom @Arsenal chuba chuba chuba chuba chuba chuba chuba chuba AKPOM!!
— Ed Rennie (@EdRennie) February 6, 2015
@cakpom thank you for staying
— Ghost (@ikesylva) February 6, 2015
@cakpom Nice one mate, we're all really pleased you've decided to stay. Long way to go but you'll make it.
— Dat guy Rosickz (@ArsenalFresh) February 6, 2015