Arsenal fans have been handed a major boost ahead of the crucial Champions League semi-final showdown — Bukayo Saka has agreed a new long-term contract with the club.
According to Team News and Ticks — a highly reliable insider followed by trusted journalists such as Dharmesh Sheth, David Ornstein, and Fabrizio Romano — Saka has officially put pen to paper on an extension, with only the formal announcement pending from the club.
Saka signs on: A huge win for Arsenal’s future
This news could not have come at a better time for the Gunners.
The BBC had reported in March that Arsenal were preparing to open formal negotiations as Saka approached the final two years of his current deal (which runs until 2027). Those talks have now proved successful, with the 22-year-old Hale End graduate committing his long-term future to the club he joined as a boy back in 2008.
Since signing his first professional contract in 2018, Saka has gone on to make 257 appearances for the club, firmly establishing himself as one of Arsenal’s — and England’s — standout stars.
Now, with the ink dry on a new agreement, Arsenal have safeguarded one of their most valuable assets at a crucial stage of their ambitious project under Mikel Arteta.
Focused on European glory
While fans eagerly await the club’s official statement, the focus on the ground is crystal clear: Arsenal are preparing for the Champions League semi-final first-leg against Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.
Saka will once again be key as Arsenal aim to reach the final for the first time since 2006 and, potentially, lift Europe’s biggest prize for the first time in their history.
The 22-year-old’s form this season has been nothing short of sensational — combining directness, creativity, and an eye for goal that has made him Arsenal’s most dangerous attacking threat on the biggest stages.
Securing his long-term commitment ahead of such a defining moment is a massive psychological boost for the squad, the coaching staff, and the fans alike.
Arsenal’s retention strategy in full swing
Beyond Saka, Arsenal are also pushing hard to secure new deals for defensive pillars Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba.
Mikel Arteta has been clear: Arsenal must build a dynasty — and that starts with keeping their best players tied down in their prime years.
Successfully renewing key contracts will be crucial if the Gunners are to establish themselves not just as Premier League challengers but as a permanent fixture at Europe’s top table.
Saka’s new contract is the first major piece in that puzzle — and Arsenal fans can now dream bigger, knowing their star boy is staying home.
