11 Jan 2012

Arsenal sign midfielder to long term deal

6:14 am on 11 January 2012

The Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has signed a new long-term contract with the English Premier League side.

Arsenal said on their website that the 20-year-old's future at the club was assured following completion of the deal.

Coquelin, 20, has made 12 appearances for Arsenal this season after spending last year on loan with French side Lorient.