Arsenal FC ties home-grown Saka – only Haaland more valuable in the Premier League

“Loved by all of us”

Arsenal have continued to tie their most valuable professional to the club. As the “Gunners” announced on Tuesday, Bukayo Saka signed a new “long-term” contract. “The Athletic” According to the new working paper of the 21-year-old right winger runs until 2027, previously it was dated until 2024. With a market value of 110 million euros, the England international is the most valuable footballer in the Premier League behind Erling Haaland and is in the top 10 worldwide.

Saka has been trained with the north Londoners since he was eight years old. He made his professional debut at the age of 17 years, two months and 24 days, making him the 11th youngest debutant in the club’s history since 2000. Serge Gnabry was 12 days younger when he made his Arsenal debut, otherwise Saka would have finished in the top ten. According to The Athletic, the homegrown will receive around £15 million (€17.3 million) a year in the future.

“It’s great for the club that Bukayo has extended his contract. Retaining our best young talent is key to our continued progress and Bukayo is an important part of our squad, now and in the future,” said coach Mikel Arteta of his all-time favorite, who didn’t miss a league game this season and last: ” Bukayo is not only an amazing talent but also a special person who is loved by all of us and who gives credit to himself and his family for the hard work and dedication they all put in to reach this level . Together with our supporters, we look forward to witnessing Bukayo’s further development with us in the years to come.” In total, the London native has already appeared in 178 games for the Gunners at a young age, in which he recorded 37 goals and 40 assists booked.

From Hale End to first team. Arsenal through and through.

It’s time for the next chapter.

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 23, 2023

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