Bukayo Saka will be solely focused on helping Arsenal topple Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
However, Arsenal fans will be looking at the bigger picture when it comes to their star man’s future and hope that he extends his contract beyond 2027.
Bukayo Saka is the heart and soul of this Arsenal side and even the thought of him playing his football elsewhere should strike fear amongst the decision-makers at the Emirates Stadium.
The Englishman is not just an elite winger but Mikel Arteta revealed Saka is a leader behind the scenes as well.
Saka is an inspiration for Ethan Nwaneri and perhaps other young players at Arsenal as well and it is imperative that they keep him for years on end.
Bukayo Saka confirms Arsenal stay ahead of Champions League tie vs Real Madrid
However, with Saka being the superstar he is both on and off the pitch, several clubs will be aiming to pinch him off Mikel Arteta’s hands.
With the Ealing-born phenomenon being just 23 as well, what would attract any potential suitor is that he still has plenty of years left to reach his prime.
However, Arsene Wenger feels Saka is “world-class” already and his performances at both club and international level justify him meriting such high praise.
As Arsenal prepare to host Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, Saka confirmed his desire to stay at his boyhood club when quizzed about his future — which would be welcome news for Mikel Arteta.
The England international said via BeanymanSports: “Well, for me, I want to win wearing this badge. So, I think it’s pretty clear, the fans know how much I love them and you saw when I came on, on Tuesday, I think they love me back.”
“So, it’s a good relationship and I’m really happy to be here and just focus on winning here.”
Andrea Berta’s plan for Bukayo Saka’s future
The Emirates Stadium will likely be bouncing against Real Madrid, not only due to how massive the game is but Saka’s update about his future.
The Gunners’ number seven is a fan favourite for obvious reasons and his commitment to Arteta’s project will delight the fans present at the game and worldwide as well.
Andrea Berta has prioritised Saka’s contract extension as one of his main tasks at Arsenal.
If Berta can persuade Saka to put pen to paper, which now seems likely, he will become a hero in N5 as well.
