Arsenal confirm talks underway over new deal for Robin van Persie
• Forward has 18 months left on his current contract
• Arsène Wenger: 'I'm confident he'll sign a new deal'
Arsenal have opened negotiations with Robin van Persie over extending his contract, Arsène Wenger has confirmed.
Van Persie, who has only 18 months remaining on his current deal, has been linked with Manchester City, but insisted earlier this month that he is committed to the club. He has scored nine goals in 13 games this season.
Wenger told the BBC: "He has 18 months to go and I'm confident he'll sign a new deal. I'm always confident."
The Dutch striker had previously dismissed reports that putting his house up for sale was a sign that he planned to move on.
"There have been many stories in the media lately. I am committed to Arsenal. That's how it is. I see stories which make me laugh but I can see how frustrating it is from the fans' point of view. I am committed to Arsenal. I am the captain. Don't believe everything you read.
"As for that house story, the house has been for sale for a while but I'm not living on the streets or anything. I have found a really nice house, and yes, it's in London. So I want to put that straight. I am committed and I will show that on the pitch."
The Guardian
• Forward has 18 months left on his current contract
• Arsène Wenger: 'I'm confident he'll sign a new deal'
Arsenal have opened negotiations with Robin van Persie over extending his contract, Arsène Wenger has confirmed.
Van Persie, who has only 18 months remaining on his current deal, has been linked with Manchester City, but insisted earlier this month that he is committed to the club. He has scored nine goals in 13 games this season.
Wenger told the BBC: "He has 18 months to go and I'm confident he'll sign a new deal. I'm always confident."
The Dutch striker had previously dismissed reports that putting his house up for sale was a sign that he planned to move on.
"There have been many stories in the media lately. I am committed to Arsenal. That's how it is. I see stories which make me laugh but I can see how frustrating it is from the fans' point of view. I am committed to Arsenal. I am the captain. Don't believe everything you read.
"As for that house story, the house has been for sale for a while but I'm not living on the streets or anything. I have found a really nice house, and yes, it's in London. So I want to put that straight. I am committed and I will show that on the pitch."
The Guardian
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