Reiss Nelson targets taking Arsenal to 'next level' after signing new deal

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Reiss Nelson did not want to miss Arsenal going to the "next level" as he signed a new four-year deal at the Emirates Stadium. </p>

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The 23-year-old came through the ranks with the Gunners but his previous contract had expired before he agreed new terms, which include a one-year option. </p>

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Nelson made eight substitute appearances in the Premier League last season and scored a memorable last-gasp goal that saw the Gunners come from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2. </p>

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Mikel Arteta's side ultimately fell short in their title bid as Manchester City pipped them to the crown, but Nelson saw enough to believe there is more to come. </p>

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"I'm kind of lost for words, if I'm honest," Nelson told the club's official website upon signing his deal. </p>

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"I've been here since I was eight, I'm 23 now. It's been a hell of a journey, and I'm just so happy. I've been here the good years and bad years, and last year especially. </p>

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"I've seen the rise that Arsenal have taken. Taking them to new heights and I feel like I want to be part of the journey. </p>

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"I want to be part of us going to the next level, which I think the boss, Edu, the backroom staff and the new players and the current players are making. </p>

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"So it was a train I really didn't want to miss and I want to be here for it, so I'm glad that I made the right decision." </p>

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The former England Under-21 international also hit a brace in a 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest as he played a bit part in Arsenal's forlorn title bid. </p>

"Reiss is a player I have admired since the first day I was here," said Arteta. </p>

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"He has tremendous ability and is such an exciting offensive talent. Reiss knows how important he is to our squad with the quality he has. </p>

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"It's great that Reiss has committed his future to us - he knows this club so well, he grew up here and we look forward to enjoying many more good moments with him." </p>

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While Nelson has extended his stay at the Emirates, Arsenal announced Steve Round has left his position on the backroom staff. </p>

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Round was appointed as an assistant to Arteta when the Spaniard first took the reins in December 2019 having previously filled similar roles at Everton and Manchester United. </p>

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Technical director Edu informed staff on Thursday, with Round's exit a mutual agreement with the club. </p>

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Arteta and Edu are currently plotting for Arsenal to go one better than last season, where they finished runners-up to champions Manchester City. </p>

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Kai Havertz has already joined from Chelsea while a club-record fee has been agreed with West Ham for Declan Rice, who will undergo a medical on Friday. </p>

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Ajax full-back Jurrien Timber is the next who could come through the door as Arsenal prepare for a club-record transfer window outlay. </p>

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