Premier League giants Arsenal Football Club have announced the extension of Eddie Nketiah.
The 23-year-old England Youth international extended his contract with Arsenal on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
According to Arsenal he signed an extension that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2027.
The new contract also means a change of number for Nketiah as he will now wear the iconic number 14 jersey.
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Arteta and Edu on Nketiah
At the signing ceremony, Nketiah posed for pictures and was presented with the new Arsenal home jersey.
Nketiah a squad rotation player last season with the Gunners wore the number 30 jersey.
His new contract comes with an upgrade to the iconic number 14 jersey worn by club greats such as Thierry Henry and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang now at Barcelona.
Speaking about the new deal, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said, “I’m delighted Eddie is staying with us. He represents what we are all about and all the values of the club.
"We are very happy that he has extended his contract and now we have to get to work and continue to develop the great talent and person that we have in him.”
Technical Director Edu, added: “The foundations of this squad are built on young talent and in particular those who have come through our Academy system.
"Eddie was released by another club as a young man but has always shown he has the attitude as well as the ability to become a top player.
"The fact he’s signed a new contract is an important part of our squad planning for next season and we’re all delighted.”