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發表於 2006-1-20 10:31 PM
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WALCOTT JOINS ARSENAL
Arsenal have signed teenage sensation Theo Walcott from Southampton.
The 16-year-old has moved to Highbury for an initial fee of £5million which could eventually rise to a maximum of £12million.
Because of his age, the highly-rated youngster has initially joined the Gunners as a scholar and will turn professional on his 17th birthday on March 16, 2006.
The England youth international, who can play as a forward or an attacking midfielder, has made 13 appearances and scored five goals for Southampton this season and also broke into the England Under-17 squad.
Gunners boss Arsène Wenger told official club website www.arsenal.com: “Theo Walcott is a very young player, but has already shown in his performances for Southampton that he is a talented player with huge potential.
"I also like the fact that he is a versatile player who is incredibly dedicated, shows great determination to succeed and is blessed with electric pace. We are delighted Theo has signed for the club and will make a fantastic addition to our squad.”
Walcott added: “I’m so pleased to be joining Arsenal, a club I have admired for a long time.
"Coming to Arsenal will give me the opportunity to work with world class players every day and play football at the highest possible level.
"It’s a strange day, because I’m also very sad to be moving from Southampton. I’m leaving many friends and some great coaches who have been so important to my career so far, but I leave with many great memories from the club.
"I’m now really looking forward to meeting my new team mates and working hard as an Arsenal player.” |
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