Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has signed a new long-term contract with the Emirates Stadium outfit.
The 20-year-old England international joined the Gunners from Southampton in a £5million deal in January 2006 and has now agreed improved terms with the North London side.
Walcott was gradually eased into the Arsenal first-team fold by manager Arsene Wenger but is now established as a key performer for club and country.
Comfortable operating on either flank or in a more central role, Walcott's prodigious pace makes him a potent threat to opposition defenders.
"I'm absolutely delighted to have signed a new long-term contract. I'm so happy here and just want to say thanks to everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career," he told the club's official website.
"Together with the belief of my team-mates, the boss and everyone on the staff, everyone has got behind me here at Arsenal which is brilliant.
"It's fantastic to work with the best manager in the world and play at Emirates Stadium, which is an unbelievable place to play in. I just want to continue playing my football at this club and look forward to many successful seasons ahead."
Gunners boss Wenger believes that there is still more to come from the gifted youngster, who bagged a hat-trick for his country in the memorable World Cup qualifying victory away to Croatia in September last year.
Wenger said: "We are absolutely delighted that Theo has committed his long-term future to Arsenal Football Club. Theo is an intelligent player with amazing ability and speed, and has developed extremely well this season.
"At still only 20 years of age, Theo has huge potential for the forthcoming years and we are all looking forward to see him grow even more in an Arsenal shirt."
and in 3 season he is in barcelona
no way~!
when rooney was bought at 16 he cost 26 mil pounds. When walcott signed at 18, he cost 5 mil pounds?? lol.
Walcott reminds me of owen, devastating pace, great finisher. Jus hope he's not injury prone too.
Oh Yes
Walcott has now made more than 100 appearances and scored 14 goals for Arsenal
Not many strikers can do worse than that in a top club.