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Boateng signs new Arsenal deal

Thursday 17 November 2011 17:13, UK

Daniel Boateng: The teenager made his first-team debut in October
Image: Daniel Boateng: The teenager made his first-team debut in October

Arsenal have announced teenage defender Daniel Boateng has agreed a contract extension.

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Arsenal have announced teenage defender Daniel Boateng has agreed a contract extension. The versatile 19-year-old, who can play at centre-back or on the right, made his first-team debut in October, when he featured as a substitute against Bolton in the Carling Cup. Arsenal have high hopes for Boateng and he has been a prominent player in their reserve setup. Boateng joined the Gunners' Academy eight years ago and signed professional terms in the summer of 2010. Arsenal said in a statement: "Everyone at Arsenal football club looks forward to Daniel's continued progress in the coming years."

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