Ljungberg pens new Gunners contract

ARSENAL midfielder Freddie Ljungberg yesterday committed his long-term future to the club by extending his contract until 2009.

While Patrick Vieira has departed and Robert Pires remains circumspect with regards to his future, the news that Ljungberg is staying with the Gunners will be warmly received.

The Swedish international’s existing contract had been due to expire next summer, but by signing on for a further three years the 28-year-old has signalled his intention to remain at Arsenal into his thirties.