Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has ended speculation about his immediate club future by signing a new long-term contract.
The Gunners have been working to tie the highly-rated winger down to a new deal, and both parties had agreed a deal in principle since February.
And now, the North London club have confirmed that Saka has now finally put pen to paper on the new contract.
The 21-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire next season, and there were fears that he could leave for free.
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But he has quelled those fears by committing to a new deal that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium till 2027.
“I’m just really happy,” said Saka after the deal was announced.
“There’s been a lot of talking, and it’s been a while, but I’m here now. I think this is the right club, the right place to make the next step. It’s a beautiful club – look where we are.
“For me, it’s about achieving my personal ambitions – how much I push myself and demand from myself each game, week in, week out. Then I have all the right people around me in terms of family, and when I come to the training ground, my teammates, the coaching staff.
“I think I have everything I need to become the best player I can be, and that’s why I’m happy to stay here and be here for the future because I really believe that we can achieve big things.”
The England forward has scored 14 goals for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, contributing eleven assists.
Despite being only 21, the England international has already made 178 appearances for Arsenal, featuring in all of the club’s Premier League games over the past two campaigns.
Manager Mikel Arteta said: “It’s great for the club that Bukayo has extended his contract. 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.
“As well as being a fantastic talent, Bukayo is a special person – he’s loved by us all.”
