Kolo Toure argued that Saka is key to Mikel Arteta’s side and advised Arsenal not to make mistakes they made in the past again
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ex-Arsenal defender, Kolo Toure has advised his former club to hand Bukayo Saka a 10-year contract if they intend to be successful and keep him at the club for a long time.
The former Ivory Coast international, who also played for Man City is also of the opinion that the Three Lions winger is key to Mikel Arteta’s side and urged Arsenal to ensure he remains at the Emirates.
Saka’s deal with the Gunners will expire this summer and the 21-year-old winger has been in contract talks with the north London club for the last few months.
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Reports in England suggest the Nigerian-born England international has agreed to a new deal and should put pen to paper soon.
Kolo Toure, despite the news that Saka is likely to stay at Arsenal, has advised his former side to offer him a long-term contract.
According to him, such a decision will help the club to avoid mistakes they made in the past.
He said: “One thing I have to say – my advice to Arsenal is for Bukayo Saka to sign for 10 years! One mistake that Arsenal made down the years, they had key players that loved the club and they let them go.
“You must keep those players because these players are the players that are going to lead the team for you. These are the players you can rely on,”