Saka Signs Record Arsenal Deal
Bukayo Saka signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal through 2031, reportedly making him the club's highest-paid player. The deal comes as Arsenal leads the Premier League and can move seven points clear of Manchester City with a win against Wolves on Wednesday. Saka has posted seven goals and six assists this season.
- The new contract represents a significant pay increase for Saka, whose previous deal, signed in May 2023, was worth a reported £195,000 per week. His new salary is reportedly more than £300,000 per week. - This deal makes Saka the highest-paid player at Arsenal, surpassing teammates like Kai Havertz (£280,000 per week) and Gabriel Jesus (£265,000 per week). - A product of Arsenal's Hale End academy, Saka has been with the club since he was seven years old and made his first-team debut at 17 in November 2018. - The contract extension is part of a broader club strategy to secure its young core, with William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and others also signing new long-term deals in the past year. - Beyond the Premier League, Arsenal is competing on multiple fronts, having reached the knockout stages of the Champions League, the fifth round of the FA Cup, and the final of the EFL Cup against Manchester City. - Following the match against Wolves, Arsenal faces a challenging run of fixtures, including a North London derby away to Tottenham on February 22 and a home match against Chelsea on February 28. - Saka has been a key player for England's national team, featuring in their runner-up campaigns at UEFA Euro 2020 and 2024, as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
