In the News, Arsenal star Calum Chambers has reportedly put pen to paper to sign a new contract that will see him at Emirates till the summer of 2021, the defender signed a contract extension, according to reports from BBC.
This will be a good news for the Gunners’ fans following the time it takes to convince players to sign a contract extension to a club, with some gunners players contract will expire next summer and the next after that.
The England International who move to Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2014 from Premier League contenders Southampton for a fee worth £16 million, showed his worth in his first season with the Gunners.
However, the signing of Gabriel and Mustafi hindered his progress in Arsene Wenger’s first team, and he was expected to Arsenal with the arrival of Rob Holding last season as that pushed him further to a third choice defender.
‘Everyone at Arsenal is looking forward to Calum’s continued contribution to the club,’ The London club wrote on the Website.
The 22 year old has an overall 60 appearances for Arsenal and has also made 4 appearances for England, is yet make an appearance for the London club in the Premier League this season despite starting in the EFL victory against Doncasters Rovers.
It seems that Wenger was keen to keep the English player as he allowed both defenders Keiran Gibbs and Gabriel Pualista to leave during the summer transfer window.
Arsenal will return to Premier League action as they will be facing Watford by the weekend.
