Song Signs New Arsenal Deal
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The 20-year-old joined Arsenal on loan at the age of 17 from Bastia in 2005, making the move permanent a year later.
He was loaned to Charlton for the 2006/07 season but was kept at the Emirates last season, making 15 appearances.
He impressed at this year's African Cup of Nations for his country, a key component in their midfield as they made it all the way to the final before falling to winners Egypt.However, he has been less impressive at club level, as Arsene Wenger often persists with him at centre-back, which is not his natural position.
He has nevertheless done enough to secure a new deal, with Arsene Wenger denying claims that he was a bad buy, going as far as to ensure he will become a great player, quite possibly at centre-back.
"I believe he is a remarkable player and I was one of the very, very few who believed in Alexandre Song," Wenger said.
"I can show you articles in newspapers which said that [he] was the worst buy I have made but you will see in one or two years that he will be a great player for Arsenal."
His extension has been described as 'long-term', with none of the details having yet been revealed. He joins Bacary Sagna, who also signed an extension last week, with Cesc Fabregas reported to be next in line. -
looks like he got future here...
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his hair so nice! hopefully he dun anyhow cut his hair n lose his form streak.
