Saka Wants To Emulate Arsenal Legend Henry

Bukayo Saka hopes to follow in the footsteps of Arsenal ĺegend Thierry Henry, reports Completesports.com.

Saka, 18, has enjoyed an impressive campaign with the Guners, netting three goals and providing 11 assists in 38 games across all competitions.

The academy product was also recently rewarded with a long-term contract.

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Saka, who has earned rave reviews for his performances this season hopes to emulate Henry’s illustrious career.

“His mindset was just so elite. He told us about a day that Arsenal were behind and that he wouldn’t allow his team lose before running past everyone to score,”Saka told Sky Sports.

“When he speaks to your face and you see in his eyes how passionate he is for the game and how much he wanted to win it shows why he was such a great player.

“You dream of trying to emulate a career like this. As a young player that just inspires you and that’s why scoring against Wolves meant so much to me.”

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