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Arsenal: Bukayo Saka Reveals the Unseen Side of His Personality

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Bukayo Saka, the Arsenal superstar, spoke about his early passion for football while sharing details about his upbringing in an interview with L’Equipe.

A darling of the London crowd, Bukayo Saka is one of the architects of Arsenal’s resurgence. In a team that’s on the rise, the English prodigy continues to impress. His 15 goals and 11 assists across all competitions last season played a significant role in securing the second place for Arsenal, ensuring qualification for the Champions League.

In an interview with L’Equipe, the 21-year-old winger reflected on his childhood and his initial steps into football. “Football? It’s been in my life since I was a child. As soon as I realized this game existed, I loved it. And I still do,” he began.

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“Across from my house, there was a closed-off neighborhood, something that formed a circle with the other houses. In the middle, there was only a green field. Not really a football pitch, but we turned it into one. Everyone would come to play there. After school, we’d meet up there, the kids from the neighborhood, to play until our parents called us for dinner and to take a shower. Then go to bed. The next day, school… And we did it all over again!” he added.

Saka won the FA Cup in 2020 and has already made 181 appearances in Arsenal colors, scoring 41 goals and providing 39 assists, all at just 21 years old. This season, the Nigerian-origin player has already opened his account with a stunning goal in the 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

“I don’t want to change my values for anyone or anything. I strongly believe in what I say and do. I’m not perfect, of course, and I still have much to learn and maturity to gain, but it’s essential to remain the boy I am,” he concluded.

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Bukayo Saka and the Gunners will be back on the pitch next Monday, in the second round of the championship against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

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