Arsenal to finally end any speculation about his future.
The England forward's deal was due to expire at the
end of the season with rival clubs queueing up to try
and sign the 23-year-old on a free transfer.
Since arriving at the club from Southampton back in
2006, Walcott has become an international regular and
scored 56 goals in 244 appearances, and his deal is
reported to commit him to Arsenal until the summer of
2016.
Walcott said: "I am very happy to have signed a new
contract here at Arsenal.
"Thanks to everyone for their continued support,
especially the manager, everyone at the club and most
importantly the fans.
"I have made it clear from the start that I wanted to
stay at Arsenal so I am pleased we have agreed a deal
that everyone is happy with. What's important now is
for the team to realise its potential and win trophies."
Boss Arsene Wenger added: "We are all delighted that
Theo has signed a new contract. He joined us as a 16-
year-old and since then has developed very well to
become an extremely important player for both Arsenal
Football Club and England.
"Theo is a strong player and also a great person, and
the combination of his ability and pace always make
him such a valuable asset either from the flanks or
down the middle.
"Theo's contract extension now gives us a strong
nucleus of ambitious young players who have
committed to the club and want to be successful with
us as a group."
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