Arsenal duo sign contract extension

Arsenal duo Per Mertesacker and Tomas Rosicky have both signed a contract extension with the London based club.

The club have today announced "We are delighted that Mertesacker and Rosicky have committed their futures to the club," Arsene Wenger told the club's website.

"They are players of exceptional quality and experience, and have consistently proven themselves at the highest level. There is a great feeling of togetherness and belief in the group and this news will only help to strengthen this further."

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker also released a statement saying "It was easy for me to commit myself to the club. I have been here for two-and-a-half great years and feel I have great support from the fans. We have a great team here and we all want to do our best to win trophies.

"It was easy for me to commit myself to the club. I have been here for two-and-a-half great years and feel I have great support from the fans. We have a great team here and we all want to do our best to win trophies."

"I have become a real Gunner... I am truly thankful to the club and all the supporters for the time I have had here so far.

"And today I am deeply proud to have extended my contract with Arsenal. I'm proud to be a Gunner."