Arsenal have confirmed that Bukayo Saka has signed a ‘new long-term contract’ with the Gunners, as one of the best wingers in the game is staying in north London.
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Saka, 24, has been consistently excellent for Arsenal since coming through from their academy, and the England international has emerged as a real leader for the Gunners as they chase a quadruple this season. Saka has been with the club since the age of eight and he embodies Arsenal.
The timing of the announcement of this much-anticipated new contract is intriguing, as Arsenal have won just two of their last seven games in the Premier League to see their lead atop the table whittled down by surging Manchester City.
News of Saka’s new contract is also arriving just three days before a huge north London derby at Spurs where he is expected to lead Arsenal to a much-needed victory.
How big a deal is this for Arsenal, and Bukayo Saka?
Saka has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and plenty of other giants across Europe in recent years, but this outcome always seemed the most likely. He is Arsenal through and through and his consistency and brilliant play on the pitch meant he deserved the big bucks.
Saka is humble, hardworking and is a proper team player and he will be the face of Arsenal for the next four to five years, at least. He has been at the heart of Arteta’s project and crucial for England’s trophy hopes too, and that is the next thing for Saka to tick off his list: winning the big trophies in his prime.
He can be the difference for Arsenal and England out on the right wing and he’s also shown flexibility in playing in a more central role in recent weeks. It’s tough to believe he’s still only 24 but now is his time to step up and be the undisputed leader for Arsenal.
We now have the certainty that he will be able to do that for the foreseeable future and that is great news for Arsenal, England and Saka. This new contract is the perfect fit for both club and player.
Bukayo is one of us.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 19, 2026
We’re delighted to announce that Bukayo Saka has signed a new contract with The Arsenal 🙌 pic.twitter.com/LWWEbHRWw5
