May 23, (THEWILL) – In a significant boost for Arsenal, young sensation, Bukayo Saka, has officially extended his stay at the club by signing a new long-term contract.
As a product of the renowned Arsenal Academy, Saka’s journey began at the age of seven, culminating in his senior debut in November 2018 at the age of 17. In February, Saka and Arsenal reached a preliminary agreement for an extended deal. With his previous contract due to expire next summer, Saka has now committed his future to the Gunners until 2027, with an estimated annual salary of around £15 million.
Saka’s decision to remain at Arsenal comes despite reported interest from other clubs. The 21-year-old English international expressed his unwavering commitment to the club, firmly believing in the vision and project being constructed by manager Mikel Arteta at the Emirates.
Arteta himself lauded the young talent, stating: “Retaining our best young talents is key to our continued progress, and Bukayo represents such an important part of our squad now and for the future.”
The club’s Sporting Director, Edu, also expressed his excitement about the contract extension, acknowledging Saka’s exceptional growth and development as one of the most promising young players in the game.
Saka’s remarkable contributions this season played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s English Premier League title challenge, with an impressive tally of 14 goals and 11 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
