Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told BBC Sport that the club have started negotiations with Robin van Persie over a new contract.
Van Persie, the club's captain, has already scored nine goals in 13 games for Arsenal this season and his current deal runs until July 2013.Asked directly whether he was in talks with Van Persie, Wenger replied: "Yes.
"He has 18 months to go and I'm confident he'll sign a new deal. I'm always confident."
Van Persie is the only current Arsenal player to have won a trophy while at the club.
The Gunners boss will be keen to hold onto his 28-year-old talisman following the departures of key players Samir Nasri, Cesc Fabregas and Gael Clichy during the summer transfer window.
However, Wenger brought in midfield duo Yossi Benayoun and Mikel Arteta, while defender Per Mertesacker and forward Ju-Young Park were also added to his new-look side.
original source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15479384.stm
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