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Clichy confounds rumourmongers with Arsenal deal

20/06/2008

Gael Clichy has signed a new contract on the same day he was linked with a move away from Arsenal in the gossip columns.

The 22-year-old Frenchman has signed a new "long-term" deal, a statement on the Arsenal website said.

Earlier on Friday wide-of-the-mark reports had suggested Serie A's Roma and Juventus were circling for the left-back.

But the Arsenal statement continued: "Everyone at the club is looking forward to Gael's continued contribution in the forthcoming years."

Clichy has established himself as a key part of Arsene Wenger's team following Ashley Cole's transfer to Chelsea in 2006.

Last season the left-back, signed from AS Cannes in August 2003, turned out in 49 of Arsenal's 58 matches – more than any other player.

He was also voted into the PFA team of the year and holds the record for being the youngest winner of a Premier League medal following Arsenal's title triumph in 2004.