Gnabry signs new long-term contract with Arsenal

The 18-year-old has been afforded increased first-team chances following injuries to the likes of Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere, with Arsene Wenger hailing his "great" potential

Serge Gnabry has signed a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal, the club have confirmed.

The 18-year-old, who joined from Stuttgart in 2010, has enjoyed a breakthrough season at the Emirates Stadium this term with five outings.

Gnarby has been afforded two Premier League starts following injuries to the likes of Theo Walcott, and scored is first proffesonal goal against Swansea City in September and Wenger has backed him to continue improving.

"We signed Serge Gnabry because I believe that he will be a great player," Wenger told the club's official website. "He's nearly there now, and competes for a regular place in the team in the Premier League.

"He has technical ability, he has power, he has pace, he has finishing quality and he can give a final ball. He's a powerful offensive player and I believe that he will be a great player for Arsenal."

Gnabry has represented Germany at Under-16 to Under-19 level.