Is Saka Leaving Arsenal? Who is Bukayo Saka?
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Updated Jul 26, 2024
Is Saka Leaving Arsenal?
There is no official confirmation of Bukayo Saka leaving the Arsenal team as of now. Bukayo Saka signed a new deal with Arsenal just over a year ago, keeping him at the club until 2027. Arsenal wants to extend his contract until 2029/30 because top clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich are interested in him.
Saka has been a key player for Arsenal and seems happy there. Arsenal values him at around €200 million, making it hard for other clubs to sign him. Saka's good performances, especially at Euro 2024, have increased his appeal, so Arsenal hopes to extend his contract soon to keep him from leaving. (Source: Yahoo, Caughtoffside)
Who is Bukayo Saka?
Bukayo Saka was born on September 5, 2001. He is a top English footballer who plays as a right winger for Arsenal and the England national team. Saka is known as one of the best wingers in the world. He has played for Arsenal throughout his career, winning an FA Cup and two FA Community Shields.
He was named Arsenal's Player of the Season for the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons. Saka started playing for England's youth teams before joining the senior team in October 2020. He has been part of England’s squads for UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024, both of which England reached the finals and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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| Full Name | Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka |
| Date of Birth | 5 September 2001 |
| Age | 22 |
| Place of Birth | Ealing, England |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Position | Right winger |
| Current Team | Arsenal |
| Number | 7 |
Girlfriend
Bukayo Saka is not yet married, but he has a longtime girlfriend, Tolami Benson. Tolami Benson is 23 years old, which makes her one year older than her boyfriend, Bukayo Saka. She has 76,000 Instagram followers (as of June 2024) and often shares photos of herself on holiday, sometimes with Saka.
Benson and Saka are believed to have started dating in late 2020 but kept it private. They first hinted at their relationship when they posted separate photos from a yacht in Dubai in February 2022. Despite this, they have not officially confirmed their relationship, and they do not follow each other on social media.
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Nationality
Bukayo Saka's nationality is English from Nigerian heritage, with Yoruba Nigerian parents named Adenike and Yomi Saka. Saka is the younger of two children. His parents moved to London from Nigeria to find better opportunities. He went to Edward Betham Church of England Primary School and later attended Greenford High School.
How Old is Bukayo Saka?
Bukayo Saka was born on September 5, 2001, in Ealing, England. He is 22 years old. Before joining Arsenal, he played youth football for Greenford Celtic. Saka has said his father, Yomi, has been a big inspiration in his football career, helping him stay humble. His name, Bukayo, comes from the Yoruba language in Nigeria and means adds to happiness.
Bukayo Saka Chelsea
Matchday |
Venue |
For |
Opponent |
Result |
Pos |
Minute |
| Premier League 19/20 | H | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (4) | 1:2 LB | 90' |
| Premier League 19/20 | A | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (4) | 2:2 LB | 90' |
| Premier League 20/21 | H | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (8) | 3:1 RM | 90' |
| Premier League 20/21 | A | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (4) | 0:1 RM | 66' |
| Premier League 21/22 | H | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (2) | 0:2 LM | 61' |
| Premier League 21/22 | A | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (3) | 2:4 RM | 90' |
| Premier League 22/23 | A | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (9) | 0:1 RM | 42' |
| Premier League 22/23 | H | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (12) | 3:1 RW | 74' |
| Premier League 23/24 | A | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (10) | 2:2 RW | 90' |
| Premier League 23/24 | H | Arsenal FC | Chelsea FC | Chelsea (9) | 5:0 RW | 82' |
In squad: 10, starting eleven: 10. Substituted in: 0, On the bench: 0, Suspended: 0, Injured: 0
Arsenal Wiki
Arsenal Football Club, often just called Arsenal, is a professional football team based in Holloway, North London. They play in the Premier League, the top level of English football. Arsenal has won 13 league titles, 14 FA Cups, two League Cups, 17 FA Community Shields, one European Cup Winners' Cup, and one Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
