The Digest:
Bukayo Saka has spoken for the first time after formally signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal, securing his future at the club until 2030. The 24-year-old's new five-year deal, making him Arsenal's highest-paid player with weekly earnings exceeding £300,000 (approximately ₦546 million), ends speculation about his future. Speaking to the club's official website, Saka expressed delight: "I think it's a fantastic moment for my family and for me. I feel immense joy at the prospect of continuing my journey at this club. For me, it was an easy commitment, and I just want to win everything here." The England international, who joined Arsenal at age seven, reflected on his journey: "I want to be able to look back and see a kid who started aged seven, eight years old on trial for Arsenal, and then went the whole way to win every trophy that there is available to win. That's the legacy that I want to create."
Key Points:
- Saka's long-term commitment solidifies Arsenal's title ambitions around their homegrown star.
- The contract makes him the club's highest earner, reflecting his on-field importance.
- Saka secures generational wealth, while Arsenal locks down its most valuable asset.
- This signals the Nigerian-born star's determination to win trophies at his boyhood club.
- The timing, after his goal celebration mimicked signing, confirms fan speculation.
Sources: Pulse Sports, Arsenal FC
