Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must keep creating gamers from the academy in the event that they wish to proceed “evolving”, following a breakthrough in contract talks with Bukayo Saka.
90min confirmed stories on Thursday that Saka has agreed the phrases of a brand new long-term extension on the Emirates Stadium, all however ending fears that he could possibly be lured away by Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
Asked in regards to the news in Friday’s press convention, Arteta praised the membership for taking a serious step in securing Saka’s future.
“That’s what we have to do,” Arteta stated. “That’s our responsibility, to keep our best players and our best people, and the people with the same aims and purposes as the club, to keep them together, to keep evolving and become a better club.
“[Bringing young players through the academy] is a part of creating a crew, creating a squad, and taking the membership to the place we wish to be.”
With Saka the centre of attention, Arteta was then asked whether he has any concerns over a lack of protection from referees towards the 21-year-old, whose rise to prominence has coincided with an increase in fouls on the talented winger.
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Arteta declined to criticise the officials and instead encouraged Saka to keep working on ways to protect himself during matches.
“I’m certain refs wish to shield each sport,” Arteta said. “There is a variety of give attention to Bukayo, however we have to give attention to what we will do as a crew. Of course, the referees even have a job.
“He’s hopefully not [one kick away from injury]. We have to train that, when to take certain balls, when to run, when to jump.
“We can not management what the opponents are going to do, or the referee in a cut up second. We want to assist him change into a greater participant.”