Big news for Arsenal fans Bukayo Saka is staying put. The Gunners have officially tied down their star winger to a new five-year deal, keeping him at the Emirates until June 2031 as reported by Fabrizo romano via their official x handle.
Bukayo Saka has signed a new long term deal at Arsenal after the verbal agreement reached months ago. New five year deal sealed and set to be officially confirmed soon, as
@SamiMokbel_BBC
reports. Key for #AFC future plans and always seen as untouchable.
After months of quiet talks and a verbal agreement already in place, the contract was finalised on February 17, 2026. The new deal makes Saka the highest-paid player in Arsenal’s history, with reports suggesting he’ll earn over £300,000 per week a clear statement of how central he is to Mikel Arteta’s project.
The timing of the announcement is interesting. It comes shortly after Arsenal’s painful 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United, a match that tested the squad’s mentality.
In the aftermath, Saka didn’t hide from the disappointment. Instead, he called on his teammates to stick together and show character, stressing that how they respond to setbacks will define their title push and Champions League campaign. That leadership off the pitch is part of why the club were so keen to secure his future.
On the pitch, Saka continues to deliver. He’s already contributed 7 goals and 6 assists in 27 appearances this season, remaining one of Arsenal’s most reliable performers in big moments.
Softfootball reported that Off the pitch, his new deal sends a strong message to rivals: Arsenal are building around their core. Alongside William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Ethan Nwaneri, Saka is now locked in for the long haul.
For the fans, this isn’t just a contract extension it’s reassurance. Their academy star, their talisman, and one of the faces of the club’s future has chosen to commit his prime years to Arsenal.
