For some time now, many Arsenal fans have known about the intention of Bukayo Saka to sign on the dotted line. But the confirmation of it is still welcome.
Now Saka needs to evolve from what we have affectionately called our "starboy", to what now needs to be our "starman".
This season has been difficult - truncated by injuries and patches of form in which he hasn't been delivering as much end product as we (or he) would like.
It has meant that the expected linear ascent to stratospheric 'Ballon d'Or stardom' - he'd been delivering year-on-year increases in goals and assists before his injury last season - has not quite materialised.
But there is no doubting his talent. There is no doubting his ability. And I have no doubt he will be a legend at Arsenal. This deal ties Saka to Arsenal and Arsenal to Saka - and it's exactly how it should be.
Now it is time for him to take his place as the 'man' in this team, the keystone of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, who locks the side together, at a time when Gunners fans are getting to our most nervous.
Yes, we're in all competitions and yes, there may be calls not to worry from an outsider's perspective, but until Saka – and Arsenal – get over the line with silverware, those worries and nerves won't go away.
The good news is that these next few days could offer a pivotal moment in the season.
A win away at Wolves and then in the north London derby (which will be incredibly hard regardless of what the form guide says), and there will be the excitement ratcheting up.
But for that to happen, you do feel like Saka is going to need to show everyone that he is 'the guy' and deliver in these big games.
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