Eduardo pens long-term contract with Arsenal

Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract at the club.

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Eduardo has earned Wenger's praise

The 26-year-old has scored 18 goals in 48 appearances for the Gunners and is set for a prominent role in the coming weeks after fellow striker Robin van Persie was injured on international duty with Holland.

He missed nearly a year after a horrific leg and ankle injury sustained against Birmingham in 2008 but made a successful comeback at the end of last season. Now he has committed his future to the north London club.

Manager Arsene Wenger said: "We're delighted that Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract with us. Eduardo is a special player with huge talent and natural goal scoring ability, and we're all so happy that he has committed his future to Arsenal Football Club.

"We have also seen in his come back from injury, Eduardo is a human being full of courage, bravery and commitment. His full recovery from this injury is a testament to Eduardo's character. We all look forward to enjoying Eduardo's performances in an Arsenal shirt for a long time to come."

Eduardo said: "I am very pleased to have signed a new long contract with the Club. I'm very happy and I hope to stay at Arsenal for as long as I can. This period is good for me now. I feel strong in my body and I feel ready to play 90 minutes every three days if it's needed.

"I went to Croatia last week and everybody was telling me Arsenal play the best football in Europe at the moment. I agree with that. We feel we are strong now this season and we're all going to give everything to win trophies."