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Published 1 July 2020

Bukayo Saka signs new long-term Arsenal contract

Last updated 44 minutes ago | By Robert Abong'o

Europa League - Group F - Eintracht Frankfurt v Arsenal - Commerzbank-Arena, Frankfurt, Germany - September 19, 2019 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their second goal [REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach]

Arsenal’s 18-year forward Bukayo Saka has committed his future to the club by signing a new long term contract.

Saka, who has featured 33 times for Mikel Arteta’s side tin al competitions this season tweeted a picture of himself alongside the manager signing an Arsenal contract, captioned “London is my home. Arsenal my team. I’m so happy to finally announce my contract extension. I love playing for this club and I’m looking forward to what the future holds.. The hard work continues so I can continue living my dream. God is Great!!”

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London is my home. Arsenal my team. I’m so happy to finally announce my contract extension???????? I love playing for this club and I’m looking forward to what the future holds.. The hard work continues so I can continue living my dream?????????? God is Great !! pic.twitter.com/nS7G5nE9Pc — Bukayo Saka (@BukayoSaka87) July 1, 2020

Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - October 6, 2019 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka with first-team assistant coach Freddie Ljungberg during the match REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Arsenal also confirmed the signing on their social media:

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Arsenal play Norwich in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, nine points off 5th, should any hopes of the Champions League qualification cross their minds.

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Norwich are among the most likely teams to be relegated this season, sitting bottom with 21 points after 31 rounds of matches.