Bukayo Saka drops enormous trace over long-term Arsenal future
Bukayo Saka says he is in no rush to increase his Arsenal contract nevertheless it’s “fairly clear” what his long-term future holds.
The 23-year-old not too long ago returned from three months out of motion, scoring the profitable purpose in a slender 2-1 win over Fulham on the Emirates Stadium.
Thought to be one of many greatest proper wingers on the earth, Saka’s absence has been sorely felt by Arsenal as their Premier League title problem has slowly fallen by the wayside – a 3rd successive runners-up end now wanting seemingly for Mikel Arteta’s fees barring a dramatic late collapse from Liverpool.
Arsenal’s makes an attempt to win silverware might have all however gone from a home perspective, but they might nonetheless make the 2024/25 a marketing campaign to recollect in the event that they’re in a position to go all the best way within the Champions League for the primary time ever.
To take action, they need to overcome 15-time winners Actual Madrid in a two-legged quarter-final – a sport Saka turned up for pre-match media duties for earlier than being questioned on his future at Arsenal. Judging by his response, the England winger is totally comfy with the place he is at and has no plans to go anyplace.
“I wish to win and I wish to win sporting this badge, so I believe it is fairly clear,” Saka informed reporters. “The followers know the way a lot I really like them and also you noticed after I got here on [against Fulham], I believe they love me again. It is a good relationship and I am actually comfortable to be right here and give attention to profitable right here.
“You needed to be within the stadium to essentially really feel and perceive the noise and vitality they introduced for me. I wish to win right here and that is my focus now.”
Saka’s contract at Arsenal, believed to be price round £300,000 per week, expires in the summertime of 2027, with many gamers in an identical scenario usually being linked with potential suitors. That is not been the case for the Hale Finish academy graduate, who prompt that talks over extending his keep will occur when the time is correct.
“I do not assume anybody is absolutely in a rush,” he continued. “I’ve acquired two years left on my contract so it’s fairly relaxed. Everybody is aware of my ideas and I’ve allow you to guys know as nicely so I do not assume there’s any rush actually.”
