Wilshere signs professional contract with the Gunners

January 5, 2009

Arsenal Boss, Arsene Wenger, was delighted with the fact that Jack Wilshere became the latest inclusion in his young side, after the midfielder signed a professional contract with the Gunners.

Wilshere, who celebrated his 17th birthday on New Years Day, is the youngest player to have ever represented Arsenal in the Premier League. He achieved this feat after coming in as a substitute against Blackburn.

Wenger said, ‘The club is delighted that Jack has now signed the professional contract.’

‘I feel that Jack is amongst those players, who have great potential. He not only has the ability to locate the final ball, but also can score goals with ease.’

‘He is a committed young player with passion for the game oozing out from him. I have never seen him in fear from getting tackled. I feel convinced that he is going to have great penetrating power within a short period.’

‘We have been monitoring him for a long time. Whether he is playing for the first team or at the training ground, his qualities are clearly visible. I am looking forward for Jack becoming an integral part of our first team.’

Wilshere scored his first goal for the Gunners during their 6-0 thumping of Sheffield United in a Carling Cup game. He is also the youngest player, who has represented Arsenal in Europe.

With important games coming up for the Gunners, Wenger would be looking for all his young guns, including Wilshere, to make an impact and get the club back in Premier League title contention.

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