Bernice Larryoboh
Bukayo Saka has signed a new deal with Arsenal, making him the highest earner with wages worth up to £300,000 a week.
The England forward whose current contract was due to expire next summer, has been tied down for another three years, having scored 14 goals for the Gunners this season and contributing 11 assists.
He has already made 178 appearances for the club and has featured in all of Arsenal’s Premier League games over the past two campaigns.
“I’m just really happy, 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 team-mates, 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.”
Accordind to the gunners boss, Mikel Arteta “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 as he’s loved by us all.”