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Arsenal FC is delighted to confirm that Club Captain Patrick Vieira (27) has today signed a new contract securing his future with the Club until 2007. Patrick's French compatriot Robert Pires (29) has also extended his current contract until 2006.
French International Patrick Vieira said: "As I've always said I'm very happy here at Arsenal and it's always been my intention to sign a new contract with the Club. I'm delighted to have sorted everything out and be able to put this to one side and fully focus on what matters most - playing football and winning more trophies with Arsenal.
"I'm really confident about this season as we have a great squad here, with great team spirit and fantastic talent. I really believe we'll go from strength to strength. It's also fantastic news that Robert has agreed a new deal as he's also a really important player for the Club."
Midfielder Robert Pires enthused: "I am so happy to have signed a new contract with Arsenal. What's more, I am pleased with the way it's all happened and also the fact that Arsenal want to keep me is a great sign of recognition for me personally.
"I love being a part of this Club. I have a great relationship with the Boss, the players and all the supporters, so I'm very pleased to be continuing my time here. It's my personal goal to continue to win trophies in England and also win the Champions League which is of course one of the Club's objectives. Arsenal has great ambition and that's why I'm so glad to be staying here."
Manager Arsène Wenger is delighted the pair have put pen to paper. He said: "As I have said before, I never had any doubts that both Patrick and Robert would sign new contracts with the Club. However, I'm so delighted that we have finally confirmed their signings, they are both very important players who will be instrumental in achieving our goal of winning more trophies this season and in years to come."
[12 August 2003]
French International Patrick Vieira said: "As I've always said I'm very happy here at Arsenal and it's always been my intention to sign a new contract with the Club. I'm delighted to have sorted everything out and be able to put this to one side and fully focus on what matters most - playing football and winning more trophies with Arsenal.
"I'm really confident about this season as we have a great squad here, with great team spirit and fantastic talent. I really believe we'll go from strength to strength. It's also fantastic news that Robert has agreed a new deal as he's also a really important player for the Club."
Midfielder Robert Pires enthused: "I am so happy to have signed a new contract with Arsenal. What's more, I am pleased with the way it's all happened and also the fact that Arsenal want to keep me is a great sign of recognition for me personally.
"I love being a part of this Club. I have a great relationship with the Boss, the players and all the supporters, so I'm very pleased to be continuing my time here. It's my personal goal to continue to win trophies in England and also win the Champions League which is of course one of the Club's objectives. Arsenal has great ambition and that's why I'm so glad to be staying here."
Manager Arsène Wenger is delighted the pair have put pen to paper. He said: "As I have said before, I never had any doubts that both Patrick and Robert would sign new contracts with the Club. However, I'm so delighted that we have finally confirmed their signings, they are both very important players who will be instrumental in achieving our goal of winning more trophies this season and in years to come."
[12 August 2003]
