Cazorla and Walcott extend Arsenal contracts

Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla have renewed their contracts with Arsenal.

The club announced the contract extensions ahead of their community shield match agains Chelsea on Sunday.

Walcott, the 26 year old midfielder, who is keen on playing as a centre forward rather than playing as a winger, is currently Arsenal's longest serving player.

Cazorla, 30, enjoyed another excellent year for Arsenal in 2014/15. Playing in a deeper midfield role for the Gunners, he made 53 appearances in all – more than any other player.

Arsène Wenger said: “We’re delighted to have extended the contracts of Santi and Theo. Both are top quality players who are hugely important and influential to our squad.

"As well as their huge contributions on the pitch, they both have a great deal of experience and are very popular off the pitch. We’re very pleased with them both signing contract extensions, as it provides our squad with further stability of quality.”