Stephan Lichtsteiner to seek first-team assurances before deciding on new Arsenal deal

Stephan Lichtsteiner unsure over his future in north London.
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James Olley22 March 2019

Stephan Lichtsteiner says he will only sign a new deal at Arsenal if he is guaranteed regular first-team football next season.

The 35-year-old joined on a free transfer from Juventus last summer and has made 21 appearances.

He revealed talks have begun over a fresh agreement but his primary concern is making Switzerland’s squad should they reach Euro 2020.

“This will need time,” he said. “The fact that I play at a top club at the age of 35 says enough. There have been talks [with Arsenal]. We have to see if it suits both sides.

“Arsenal is a big club, I feel very happy. But I want to play regularly with regard to Euro 2020.

"It was okay this year. But if the coach says that he no longer counts on me, I have to worry."

Switzerland begin their campaign against Georgia on Saturday and are in Group C along with Denmark, Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar.

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