Universal Music have announced that a new album from Robbie Williams is set to be released next year.

  A deal has been struck between the world’s leading record company and the most successful British male solo artist ever.  This will be Robbie’s first studio album since 2009, and is likely to be one of the most anticipated new releases of 2012.

Universal have released a statement from Robbie, in which he says, 

“I’m really thrilled to be joining the Universal family at what I think is the most exciting time in my career.” 

Robbie has already started recording the Album, at his Los Angeles Studio. Universal Music Group Chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge says on the Universal official website :

“What a thrill this announcement is. To be working with Robbie and his team, and to have the opportunity to support this incredible stage of his career, makes life so exciting.”

it is thought that Robbie is in a good place  and has even been described as ‘at his most creative stage right now’

As the current record holder for the most Brit Awards won in history, -Robbie’s 2010 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution To Music brought his tally of Brits to 16, more than any other artist since the awards began-Seven number one UK albums, over 60 million albums sold and his greatest hits 1990-2010,being the best selling greatest hots album of last year, means he is the biggest selling solo artist in UK history,And lets not forget his phenomenal success with the Take That reunion. So we look forward to hearing the delights, that one of the most successful talents to come out of Britain ever, has to offer.