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Arsenal has Finally handed their No. 7 Jersey to one of their new recruit

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Bukayo Saka, 18, has handed Arsenal’s No. 7 jersey for the 2020/21 season the club announced on their Twitter page on Wednesday, while unveiling the home kits for next season.

“Our homegrown talent. The Arsenal’s No 7 from 2020/21. Keep making us proud, Bukayo,” Arsenal wrote on Twitter.

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The versatile player shared a video on his Twitter handle with a caption “new chapter..7” to confirm his new jersey number.

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Saka, who previously wore the No. 77, takes over the jersey number dropped by former Man United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who is on loan at Roma.

 

The 18-year-old, who is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England at international level, recently signed a long-term contract extension with the Gunners.

He has been outstanding for Arsenal this season, playing regularly under former manager Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta as a left-back and left wing-forward.

 

He has played 39 times for the Gunners this season, scoring four goals and providing 11 assists.

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