Bukayo Saka in no rush to sign new Arsenal contract
Bukayo Saka said he is in “no rush” to sign a new contract but expressed that he is happy to commit his future to Arsenal.
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Saka no rush to sign new Arsenal contract
The England international has two years remaining on his current contract, which is worth up to £300,000 per week.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are set to open contract extension talks.
“For me, I want to win and I want to win wearing this badge,” Saka said ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League quarterfinal, first leg against Real Madrid.
“I think it is pretty clear — the fans know how much I love them and you saw when I came on on Tuesday [against Everton], I think they love me back so it is a good relationship. I am really happy to be here and I’m just focused on winning.”
Although he reaffirmed his commitment to Arsenal, Saka said he is in “no rush” to sign a new deal.
“I don’t think anyone is really in a rush. I have got two years left on my contract so it is pretty relaxed. Everyone knows my thoughts and I’ve let you guys know as well so I don’t think there’s any rush really.”
Ballon d’Or dream
Saka, 23, returned from an almost four-month absence following his hamstring surgery.
“If you ask my physios, there was a lot of conversation about this game,” Saka said.
“I was waiting to be back and not just back, back in good shape. I’m feeling good. That’s what I spent a lot of months working massively towards and we’re here now so I’m excited.”
The winger is set to start against Madrid for the first time, going head-to-head with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham — all prominent names in the Ballon d’Or conversation.
Saka finished 21st in last year’s Ballon d’Or voting, which was won by Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
When asked if winning the prize was a target of his, he said: “It’s a dream. I think it’s a dream for a lot of players. I’m just working hard to do my best for my team, and any individual awards that come of it, I’ll accept it.”
