Arsenal signs a long-term contract deal with Emile Rowe Smith
The Manager of the Premier League club, Mikel Arteta says they are looking forward to help Rowe develop further and seeing him become even more important to the strong young team they’re building
Sebastian Nkrumah Listowell 
Arsenals have signed a new long-term contract deal with Emile Smith Rowe and have officially given iconic No. 10 shirt in a huge boost to Gunners.
Aston Villa showed strong interest in the attacking midfielder earlier this summer, having a bids worth £25million and £30m turned down by the North Londoners.
And the Gunners academy graduate has also been rewarded for his excellent performances by being handed the club's iconic No. 10 shirt.
Emile Smith Rowe has now put rumours to bed by committing his future to Mikel Arteta’s side.
"As we all saw last season, Emile is an intelligent player with excellent ability.
"His sharpness on the turn and exceptional vision have already made him a key player for us. His attitude and willingness to learn have also been very impressive.
"Huge credit to our team in our academy who have given Emile a great education and have worked superbly to help with his development through the age groups.
“Along with the first-team staff, huge credit also goes to our senior players, who have played such an important role to help Emile develop, gain confidence and perform the way he did last season.
"I know the fans will join us in being delighted that Emile has committed his future to the club.
"We’re now looking forward to helping him develop further and seeing him become even more important to the strong young team we’re building," Arteta told Arsenal’s official website upon sealing the deal,
Having been handed his club debut in 2018, the 20-year-old midfielder rose to prominence last season hardly looking back after being handed a start in Arsenal's 3-1 Boxing Day triumph over Chelsea.
The Gunners technical director Edu believes that Rowe can be a 'beautiful player' for a number of years for the North Londoners.
"This is another important step forward for us and we’re all delighted that Emile has signed a new long-term contract.
"It’s great to see another young player develop through our academy system to become a key part of our first team.
"Emile is a player who represents the future of the club and this is why we have given him the No. 10 shirt. Arsenal’s Technical Director reveals.
