Mikel Arteta and Edu are delighted that Bukayo Saka has signed a new contract at Arsenal. The 21-year-old forward has played a pivotal role in the Gunners success this season and he's been rewarded with a long-term deal.
football.london understand that an agreement in principle has been in place since February and it can now be revealed that he's put pen to paper on a four-year contract which is thought to be worth at least £200,000-a-week – potentially rising to £300,000-a-week with bonuses – becoming the club's best-paid player.
In an interview with the official Arsenal website, Edu claimed that it is a very proud moment for the club to hold onto one of the 'best young players'. The Gunners sporting director said: "It has been so enjoyable to work with everyone to extend Bukayo's contract.
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"It is a very proud moment for us all at the club, to work hard with Bukayo and experience his great journey from our academy through to our first team. Bukayo has now developed into one of the best young players in the game and we’re looking forward to enjoying together this next stage of his career with us."
Meanwhile, Arteta described Saka's extension as another 'important part' of the project he's building at the Emirates Stadium. The Spaniard 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 and he is a credit to himself and his family for the hard work and commitment they have all made to get to this level today.
"Together with our supporters, we’re so looking forward to enjoying Bukayo's continued development with us in the years to come."
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