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Thomas Vermaelen has given Arsenal a huge boost by claiming he is ready to spend the rest of his career at the Emirates.

The Belgium defender’s best pal Robin van Persie will spend the Euros weighing up his Arsenal future.

But Vermaelen insists he shares none of the Dutch striker’s uncertainty.

The 26-year-old, set to face England at Wembley on Saturday, said: “I will stay at Arsenal forever. There will be no transfer for me.

“I love London. I’ve got a house there, I’m happy there and I don’t see any reason to ever leave the club.”

Van Persie, linked to Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus, has now joined up with Holland after refusing to sign a new Gunners contract, despite being offered £130k-a-week and a £5million bonus.