US EditionCNN Sports exclusive: How family, focus and faith fuel Bukayo Saka and Arsenal’s trophy ambitions
Bukayo Saka cites family support and manager Mikel Arteta’s guidance as key reasons for his commitment amid Arsenal’s pursuit of a quadruple this season.
- Recently, Bukayo Saka signed a five-year deal to stay at Arsenal until 2030, as he told CNN Sports he committed his long-term future to the club.
- Saka said the decision was 'an easy choice', driven by belief Arsenal can win trophies and a wish to 'leave a legacy' supported by his family and Arsenal fans.
- On the pitch, Arsenal's season shows Saka has been everpresent under Arteta, playing more minutes than any other player since 2019 and leading in goals or assists since his debut.
- In a personal moment, Saka read a letter from his parents expressing pride and said the team's fight for trophies means 'no place I'd rather be', according to CNN Sports.
- Given Saka's leadership, Arteta's influence is key as Arsenal contests a quadruple, raising the stakes of his long-term commitment until 2030.
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England star moved to tears after touching family message leaves Premier League forward 'speechless'
England forward Bukayo Saka found himself utterly lost for words after receiving an emotional handwritten letter from his mother and father following his commitment to Arsenal's future.The 24-year-old agreed fresh terms with the Gunners last week, securing his place at the Emirates Stadium through to 2030.His parents, Adenike and Yomi, who relocated from Nigeria to the capital before his birth, wrote a touching note that left the winger visibly …
CNN Sports exclusive: How family, focus and faith fuels Bukayo Saka and Arsenal’s trophy ambitions
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka says his side has “the opportunity to make history” after the 24-year-old recently committed his long-term future to the current Premier League leaders. His and the North London club’s last major trophy came in 2020 with victory in the FA Cup over Chelsea. Since then, the England international has experienced a series of agonizing near misses for club and country. As he’s been telling CNN’s Amanda Davies in an EXCLUSIVE …
The Arsenal star, Bukokoka Saka, said exclusively to CNN Sports that his team has “the opportunity to make history” after the 24-year-old player compromises its long-term future with the current leader of the Premier League. The attacker, who entered the club's eight-year-old academy recently signed a new five-year contract that will extend his stay in North London until 2030. He says that the decision to compromise in the long-term was “an easy…
Saka’s new deal could have squad-wide ramifications
Bukayo Saka is now the highest-paid player at Arsenal, and few supporters would argue that he does not merit that status. The England international has been the club’s standout performer for much of his senior career and could yet guide the Gunners to major silverware this season. Arsenal have taken immense pride in his development, having progressed through their academy system into the first team. Over time, they have built their side around h…
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