Arsenal FC news update: Emmanuel Eboue extends his stay
Arsenal FC defender Emmanuel Eboue has decided to extend his stay at the club. It has been reported that Eboue had signed a new contract with the north London club, a month back, but the news was revealed today by manager Arsene
Wenger.
Emmanuel, who joined the Gunners in 2005 from Belgian club K.S.K Beveren, has established himself as a 1st choice in the club’s starting line-up.
The Ivory Coast international has notched up 198 appearances for Arsenal and has a UEFA Champions League runners-up medal to his name.
The versatile footballer usually occupies the right back position; however, he can also be employed as a defensive midfielder.
Although, the contract duration has not been revealed, the manager was quite pleased by the defender’s decision to sign a “long-term” deal.
Wenger also commented that he could be tempted to buy in the January transfer window, only if he is manages to lay his hands on some extraordinary talent.
The Frenchman said, “I haven't ruled out signings. If I have an outstanding opportunity, maybe I will take it. I do not want to sit here and say we won't, then people can come back and say 'but you said you wouldn't sign anyone.
There's still a big chance we won't sign anyone because it's difficult to find better players than what we have, but if there's an exceptional opportunity, you never know.”
The 61-year-old tactician also commented on the situation of his assistant coach, Pat Rice. Pat has been rumoured to quit Arsenal after his contract expires at the end of the season.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Northern-Ireland-c2972 international has been Arsene’s assistant since 1996 and has achieved great success at the club.
Wenger hopes that Rice will chose to extend his stay at the club.
He said, "From my side, there's no hesitation. I want him 200 per cent to continue. It's only a desire from me. I know how valuable he is for the club and for me, and I want him to go on.
He also saluted the Irishman’s contribution and services for the Gunners.
He said, “He has been vitally important because when I arrived here he was a man of the club. He's a man who knows the British culture, and he's a winner. He is a guy who is ready to give his life to win and you want to be surrounded
with people like that.”
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