Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey

Arsenal have rewarded Wales international Aaron Ramsey with a new long-term contract due to his "good contribution" in his rookie season as a Gunner. According to Arsene Wenger, the player's continued development will be looked forward to by the club's management.

"We're delighted that Aaron has signed a new long term contract," Wenger confirmed to the club's official website.

"He made a very good contribution in his first season and he showed that he is a very intelligent player with great quality.

"He is still only 18 and we're really looking forward to seeing him develop with us in the forthcoming years."

Ramsey opted to sign for Arsenal in a £5 million deal last summer, despite concrete interest from then-European champions Manchester United. He went on to make 22 appearances in all competitions last season, and found the net in a Champions League match.

Upon Ramsey's arrival in north London, goalkeeping coach Bob Wilson spoke of his excitement at a midfield partnership of Fabregas and Ramsey, which confused certain people, who saw the Welshman's ideal position on the wings or further up field, as a deeper role would seemingly stifle his attacking flair.

He has shown himself to be capable of playing anywhere across the midfield line and, like reserve team-mate and fellow talent Jack Wilshere, he is strong on the ball. Similar to club captain Cesc Fabregas, Ramsey seems content to play for the assist rather than the glory of finding the goal.