Bukayo Saka signs new long-term Arsenal contract

Football
By Robert Abong'o | Jul 01, 2020
Europa League - Group F - Eintracht Frankfurt v Arsenal - Commerzbank-Arena, Frankfurt, Germany - September 19, 2019 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their second goal [REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach]

Arsenal’s 18-year forward Bukayo Saka has committed his future to the club by signing a new long term contract.

Saka, who has featured 33 times for Mikel Arteta’s side tin al competitions this season tweeted a picture of himself alongside the manager signing an Arsenal contract, captioned “London is my home. Arsenal my team. I’m so happy to finally announce my contract extension. I love playing for this club and I’m looking forward to what the future holds.. The hard work continues so I can continue living my dream. God is Great!!”

London is my home. Arsenal my team. I’m so happy to finally announce my contract extension???????? I love playing for this club and I’m looking forward to what the future holds.. The hard work continues so I can continue living my dream?????????? God is Great !! pic.twitter.com/nS7G5nE9Pc — Bukayo Saka (@BukayoSaka87) July 1, 2020

Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - October 6, 2019 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka with first-team assistant coach Freddie Ljungberg during the match REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Arsenal also confirmed the signing on their social media:

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 1, 2020

Arsenal play Norwich in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, nine points off 5th, should any hopes of the Champions League qualification cross their minds.

Norwich are among the most likely teams to be relegated this season, sitting bottom with 21 points after 31 rounds of matches.

 

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