Arsenal star Bukayo Saka renews his contract

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Arsenal's star forward Bukayo Saka signed a "new long-term contract," the London club said in a statement on Tuesday.

"It's great for the club that Bukayo has extended his contract. Retaining our best young talents is key to our continued progress and Bukayo represents such an important part of our squad now and for the future," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said.

"... Together with our supporters, we’re so looking forward to enjoying Bukayo’s continued development with us in the years to come," he added.

Sky Sports said the contract is for four years.

Saka, 21, a pure Arsenal product, has been playing for the Gunners' senior team since 2019.

This season Saka scored 14 goals and made 11 assists in 47 appearances for Arsenal.

Saka helped Arsenal win the 2020 English FA Cup, and the FA Community Shield in the same year.

He scored eight goals in 26 caps for the English national team, and was a key member of the England squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.