Saka’s signing on the dotted line keeps the dream alive

Here’s some great news coming out of the Arsenal camp.

Bukayo Saka has signed a new, long-term contract with the Gunners, ending any speculation he would be leaving the club at the end of his current contract.

Saka joined Arsenal as an 8-year-old, and made his first team debut in 2018.

During the announcement, the talented forward made this statement…

“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 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.”

Mikel Arteta echoed those remarks…

“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.”

Saka has become a huge fan favorite and a top personality and player for both club and country. He has earned 26 international caps with England, and is currently nominated for both the Premier League’s Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season awards.

Tuesday’s announcement, hopefully, marks the beginning of a strong recruitment and signing summer for Gaspar Edu and Arteta.

This is a terrific start to what we hope will be a terrific season in 2023/2024!

The dream is still alive!

COYG!

Gunner1953

[Quotes are courtesy of Arsenal.com]