EBOUE PENS GUNNERS DEAL
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger today continued to show faith in his young Gunners by rewarding full-back Emmanuel Eboue with a new long-term deal.
However, the emerging talents within the squad are all too aware they must deliver sooner rather than later.
Eboue, 23, has come a long way in a short space of time since joining from Belgian club Beveren two years ago.
The Ivory Coast international was in the starting XI for last season's Champions League final, and went on to play at the World Cup.
Eboue retained his place at right-back for Arsenal following the return to fitness of veteran Brazilian Lauren, who was eventually released to join Portsmouth.
Wenger remains a staunch supporter of the young players in his squad, having sought to build a team for the future following the club's move to their new Emirates Stadium home and the ongoing financial commitments which came with it.
However, for all his strengths, particularly in helping support the attack down the flanks, Eboue is still somewhat a raw talent - and prone to the odd loss of self control, as shown during his involvement in the melee at the end of the Carling Cup final which earned him a three-match ban.
Wenger, though, clearly believes the African has a bright future ahead, despite the club not revealing the length of the "long-term contract".
Another young Gunner hoping for more first-team action next season is Johan Djourou.
The Swiss defender, 20, was utilised in a holding midfield role during the final Barclays Premiership match of the season at Portsmouth. More
However, the emerging talents within the squad are all too aware they must deliver sooner rather than later.
Eboue, 23, has come a long way in a short space of time since joining from Belgian club Beveren two years ago.
The Ivory Coast international was in the starting XI for last season's Champions League final, and went on to play at the World Cup.
Eboue retained his place at right-back for Arsenal following the return to fitness of veteran Brazilian Lauren, who was eventually released to join Portsmouth.
Wenger remains a staunch supporter of the young players in his squad, having sought to build a team for the future following the club's move to their new Emirates Stadium home and the ongoing financial commitments which came with it.
However, for all his strengths, particularly in helping support the attack down the flanks, Eboue is still somewhat a raw talent - and prone to the odd loss of self control, as shown during his involvement in the melee at the end of the Carling Cup final which earned him a three-match ban.
Wenger, though, clearly believes the African has a bright future ahead, despite the club not revealing the length of the "long-term contract".
Another young Gunner hoping for more first-team action next season is Johan Djourou.
The Swiss defender, 20, was utilised in a holding midfield role during the final Barclays Premiership match of the season at Portsmouth. More
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