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Arsenal Target Ademola Extends Charlton Athletic Contract


With a statement published on their official webpage, Charlton Athletic have announced that the much-coveted prospect Ademola Lookman has committed his future to the club until the summer of 2020.

The Anglo-Nigerian forward was on the wishlist ofArsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City before renewing his Addicks vows.

“It’s a great feeling to have signed. This club is very important to me and I’m very grateful for the chance Charlton have given me,” Ademola Lookman told cafc.co.uk.

“I wanted to repay my debt because I owe something to this club. Giving myself until 2020 is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time now. I’m pleased it’s finally done.”

The 18-year-old debuted for Charlton on November 3 against Milton Keynes Dons before netting his maiden professional goal against Brighton & Hove Albion a month later.

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