Armand Traore has pledged his
long-term future to Arsenal after signing a new contract at
Emirates Stadium.
The attacking left-back, who can also operate in midfield, is
highly regarded by Arsene Wenger and has been hailed as one of the
club's most promising young players.
Wenger has bedded Traore into his first team ranks via the
Carling Cup, with the player having missed just one game in the
competition as Arsenal reached the final in the 2006/07
campaign.
Since joining the club as a scholar in 2006, Traore has gone on
to make 18 first team appearances, including three Premier League
and two UEFA Champions League starts.
Traore is a regular with the France Under 19 side and is mooted
as a possible full international in the future.