Arsenal confirmed the departure of Costa Rican forward Joel Campbell on a season-long loan to Villarreal on Wednesday, but not before making a separate announcement pertaining to the 22-year-old's future with the club.
.@joel_campbell12 has also signed a new @Arsenal contract before joining Villarreal on loan: http://t.co/UaYAfQVWaF pic.twitter.com/mND5Erofhw
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 28, 2015
Terms of the new contract were not disclosed, with the Gunners simply describing the deal as "long-term."
Campbell made only ten appearances (three starts) with Arsenal this season, and figures to see significantly more time in La Liga for the remainder of the campaign.