Girls Aloud reassure fans about future

Girls Aloud have posted a message on their website reassuring fans about their future as a group.

The band, who are currently taking an extended break after completing their recent 'Out Of Control' tour, insisted that they will return with a new album next year.

"We've decided to write this note together, because we want to set the record straight about what is happening in our world," they wrote.

"Over the next 12 months we are going to be involved in a lot of different things - music, TV, fashion and more. Sometimes it may be a solo project - sometimes just a couple of us and sometimes all five of us together."

The message continued: "We are definitely NOT splitting up. In fact we have all signed a new contract with Fascination/Polydor Records guaranteeing that we will release at least three Girls Aloud albums - minimum.

"We will definitely all be going into the studio next year to record - and there will definitely be a new GA album in 2010."

Girls Aloud previously posted a message on their website thanking fans for supporting them on their recent sell-out tour.