Wenger: Theo ‘belongs here’
Arsene Wenger says Theo Walcott belongs at the club after the England international scored a hat-trick in the 7-3 win over Newcastle today.
Everyone knows the contract issue is ongoing but the Arsenal manager says his desire to keep Walcott is the same as it ever was.
“You know, the intensity of my desire is exactly the same as it was before the game. My desire is to extend his contract, he belongs here and hopefully we can do it.
“I think the commitment for a club is a long-term process. I don’t think it should depend on one game. Should he have had a disastrous game today, it would not have altered my determination to extend his contract and to sign him. That does not depend on one game.
“I think he loves the club and the club loves him, and the reciprocity in love is the most difficult to find.”
We’ve been down this road before, there’s nothing new to say, so let’s just enjoy Theo’s goals today.
The boss also had words for two-goal substitute Olivier Giroud who took his total to the season for 11:
“Yes, he came on very sharp. He looked dangerous on crosses, he looked mobile, technically sound. He had as well an impact when he came on.”
And while criticism of the way Arsenal are run has many valid points, let’s not forget Newcastle gave Alan Pardew an 8 year contract.
Good work, chaps!
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