Arsenal have officially secured the long-term future of their talismanic winger, Bukayo Saka, who put pen to paper on a new contract this week.
The news of Saka’s new contract at Arsenal follows months of speculation about his future at the club. For the Arsenal faithful, keeping their homegrown hero is a clear signal that the club’s project is heading in the right direction.
The news will also distract the minds of Arsenal supporters who watched Wednesday night’s clash against Wolves, where Arsenal dropped points once again in the title race.
It ends level at Molineux. pic.twitter.com/a4SJxOWxpr
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 18, 2026
Despite Arsenal frustratingly surrendering a two-goal lead at Molineux, Saka provided the ultimate silver lining. After finding the back of the net, he celebrated by miming the act of signing a contract, a public gesture that all but confirmed his intentions before the official paperwork was even processed.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Saka expressed his immense pride and joy regarding the extension. He described the moment as a milestone not just for his career, but for his family, who have supported his rise through the Hale End academy ranks. The England international emphasized that committing to the club was an “easy” decision given his deep connection to the North London side.
Ready to write a legacy ✍️ pic.twitter.com/AJub0zaSlD
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 19, 2026
The winger’s journey has mirrored the club’s recent resurgence, evolving from a versatile youth prospect into one of the most feared attackers in Europe. Saka noted that the shared trajectory of his personal growth and the team’s improvement makes this era feel particularly special. He believes the foundations are now in place for the current squad to achieve something truly historic in the coming years.
💬 “For me, it was an easy commitment to continue here.”
We sat down with Bukayo Saka to discuss what it means to extend his journey with his boyhood club 🎙️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 19, 2026
Looking forward, Saka made it clear that he isn’t satisfied with just being “competitive.” He voiced his conviction that the next few seasons will be the period where Arsenal finally “gets over the line” to secure major silverware. According to the winger, the club is finally back where it belongs, fighting at the very top of the table and challenging for every trophy available.
The timing of the announcement couldn’t be better, arriving just days before a high-stakes North London derby. Arsenal are set to face a Tottenham Hotspur side entering a new era under interim manager Igor Tudor.
Having led the Premier League table for an impressive 147 days this season, Mikel Arteta’s men are still in a commanding position in the title race. However, they have seen their lead drop from 12 points to 5 points, and it could be reduced to two if Manchester City beats Newcastle United.
Regardless of Manchester City’s result against Newcastle United, a victory over their rivals Tottenham would give Arsenal the boost they need as the Premier League title race nears its closing stages.
