Saka, a Hale End academy graduate, is nearing 300 senior appearances for Arsenal, boasting 77 goals and 78 assists in 296 competitive games since his debut in November 2018 against Vorskla Poltava.

Saka’s influence is underscored by two Arsenal Player of the Season awards, highlighting his importance to the team.

With a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League, Arsenal are chasing a first league title since 2003/04 while contesting the FA Cup, Carabao Cup final, and Champions League last-16.

The contract renewal signals Arsenal’s ambition to fend off interest from European giants like Real Madrid and keep their star checked in north London.

Arsenal have secured a long-term pillar by signing Bukayo Saka to a five-year contract through 2031, making him the club’s highest-paid player at over £300,000 a week.

The deal reinforces Saka’s status as a core figure, extending his time with Arsenal beyond a decade of first-team football.

The renewal aligns with Arsenal’s pattern of long-term deals for key players like William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly to lock in the spine of the team.

Arsenal progressed from the Champions League group stage and have advanced to the FA Cup fifth round, where they will face Mansfield Town.

Mikel Arteta’s side are set to host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.

Several first-team stars have contracts expiry in 2028, including Timber, Raya, Merino, White, Rice, Ødegaard, and Havertz, suggesting staggered renewal planning to avoid a wave of renewals at once.

Among current regulars, contract expiry patterns show a few players like Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on longer horizons, with Trossard potentially on a two-year deal plus an option for a third based on age and plans.

The extension strengthens Arsenal’s title bid as they prepare to face Manchester City in the League Cup final on March 22.