Goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has signed a long-term extension to his contract with Arsenal, the club said.The 30-year-old Spaniard has established himself as first choice this season, having been deputy to Germany’s Jens Lehmann since he signed from Celta Vigo in 2004.

“I am very happy,” Almunia told the north London club’s website. “I have extended my contract and I hope to be here for a long, long time.“I talked to my wife and I said I did not want to go back to Spain to play. Hopefully, I can finish my career here.”

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