The 24-year-old had a
season to forget at the Emirates, suffering numerous injury setbacks as
he and his team-mates finished the campaign trophyless.
Some
have suggested that the former Feyenoord man has had enough of the
Premier League and its all-action style, and will seek to leave North
London in search of a less injury-riddled existence on the continent.
But the 24-year-old rubbished such claims, insisting he is in the process of extending his current deal with the Gunners, who he believes can achieve great success in the very near future.
“I’ve
never thought about leaving for a less physical league like Spain,”
said the Dutch international, who will travel to Switzerland for next
month’s European Championship.
“I’m a committed Arsenal lad
and discussing a new contract. It’s not the money which is important,
it’s keeping this team together.
“Collectively we can become something very special.”
he's a good player and can definitely help arsenal be champions, provided he stay out of injuries
hope he can escape from Euro'08 uninjured...