English runner-up, the Arsenal announced this Tuesday morning the signing of a new contract with striker Bukayo Saka, 21 years old. The club renewed the player’s bond until 2027 – the previous one would end in June 2024.
Saka was one of the pillars of the London team during the beautiful campaign in the current edition of Premier League. The Englishman has scored 14 goals and 11 assists this season, surpassing last year’s mark of 12 goals. In total, there are already more than 170 matches for the team.
The news was celebrated by coach Mikel Arteta, who reinforced the importance of ensuring the permanence of the club’s young athletes, like Saka.
“It’s great for the club that Bukayo has renewed his contract. Retaining our best young talent is key to our continued progress, and he represents an important part of our team now and in the future.”
“As well as being a fantastic talent, Bukayo is a special person. He is loved by all of us and has worked so hard to reach this level. We look forward to enjoying Bukayo’s continued development with us in the coming years.”
The boy was trained in Arsenal’s youth system and went through all the stages until his debut for the main team arrived in 2018. Saka said that there was no better place to take the “next step”.
“I’m very happy. I think this is the right club, the best place for me to take the next step in my career. It’s a wonderful club. I feel that here I have everything I need to become the best player possible. “, said the player.
“It is a source of great pride for us to have experienced Saka’s great journey from our academy to the first team. Bukayo has become one of the best young players in the sport and we look forward to enjoying this next stage together”, concluded Edu Gaspar, sporting director of the Gunners.
💬 “This club has been a family to me since I was eight years old.”
Bukayo Saka: Through the years 🤩 pic.twitter.com/vJRtkj0r7G
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 23, 2023
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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