Five-Year Saka Extension: Arsenal Locking Down Their Star Through 2031
9 January 2026
Five-Year Extension for Bukayo Saka
Arsenal protects its assets and agrees with star Saka to extend his contract through 2031.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka reportedly reached an agreement with the club on a new five-year contract, a move described as a major morale boost for the London club.
According to The Athletic, Saka, currently tied to Arsenal through the summer of 2027, will commit to the club through 2031, in a new deal that reflects his status as one of Europe's best players as all formal contract details near completion.
This news provides significant support to manager Mikel Arteta and the Gunners' fans as the club aims to protect the backbone of its project, especially as it leads the Premier League table.
Context and Continuity
At 24, Saka is one of the team's brightest stars this season and among the last big names the club has secured on long-term deals. He is joined by defender Gabriel and midfielder William Saliba, who recently signed new deals, as part of the club's plan to preserve its core.
He is expected to be a key member of England manager Thomas Tuchel's plans for the World Cup this summer, given his steady form and impact.
Saka has appeared in 27 matches this season across competitions, scoring seven goals, including strikes in the Premier League and the Champions League, continuing his contribution in Arsenal's title bid.
Arsenal's latest draw with Liverpool kept a six-point lead at the top, ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa and the rest of the pursuers. The team opens the FA Cup on Sunday away to Portsmouth, before facing Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
On the continental front, Arsenal sit atop their Champions League group after six wins from six group-stage matches, having conceded only one goal.
Punchline 1: Five more years with Saka on board—Arsenal just upgraded their warranty to “lifetime” (terms apply, at least until 2031).
Punchline 2: If contracts could glow, Saka's would be a beacon—zinging goals and dodging renewals like a pro sniper on the last day of transfer window.
