OFFICIAL: Arsenal announce Bukayo Saka’s new long-term contract

English Premier League outfit Arsenal have announced that Bukayo Saka has signed his new long-term contract.

According to an official club statement on Thursday, the England-forward with Nigerian roots has inked a new deal that will keep him at the club for many years.

“Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with us. Our 24-year-old joined our Hale End Academy as an eight-year-old in May 2010 and has since progressed to become the leading goalscorer, assister and appearance maker in our current squad – with 78 goals and nearly 300 club appearances in all competitions.

“Everyone at the club looks forward to enjoying Bukayo’s continued presence and performances in the long term. Bukayo’s new contract is subject to the completion of regulatory processes,” Arsenal announced.

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Saka made his first team debut at 17 in November 2018, before being named Arsenal Player of the Year in both 2021 and 2022.

He was also named PFA Young Player of the Year in 2022/23 and was in the PFA Team of the Season that same year. The Arsenal forward was also named as England Men’s Player of the Year for both 2021/22 and 2022/23.

According to sources, the new deal makes Saka the top earner at Arsenal.