Saka hoping to achieve big things after extending Arsenal deal

I think I have everything I need to become the best player I can be. That’s why I’m happy to stay here and be here for the future, because I really believe we can achieve big things

Bukayo Saka is eager for more success at Arsenal after signing a new long-term contract extension.

Saka, 21, has played a key role in the Gunners’ title tilt this term, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists in 37 Premier League outings.

Having previously won the FA Cup and Community Shield with his boyhood club, he believes bigger prizes will come his way.

Saka said: “I’m just really happy. There has 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. 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 team-mates, the coaching staff.

“I think I have everything I need to become the best player I can be. That’s why I’m happy to stay here and be here for the future, because I really believe we can achieve big things.”

England international Saka has made 178 appearances since making his debut for the North Londoners in November 2018.

And boss Mikel Arteta was delighted to see the winger commit his future to the club. He said: “It’s great for the club that Bukayo has extended his contract.

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