Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka has inked a lucrative five-year contract extension, solidifying his status as one of the club's highest-paid stars. The new deal, which will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2031, is reportedly worth approximately £15 million per season - a significant increase on his current weekly salary.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Saka's representatives have secured a substantial wage boost, putting him in a rare elite bracket of players in Europe. The England forward has been instrumental in Arsenal's success, particularly since the signing of Noni Madueke as backup on the right wing.
The club's sporting director, Andrea Berta, had made securing Saka's long-term future a priority after tying down several other key players to new contracts last year. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his desire to keep Saka at the club in September, stating that he is "extremely happy and proud" to be part of Arsenal.
The deal is likely to push Saka's earnings beyond £300,000 per week, joining an elite group of players who are among the highest-paid in Europe. His new contract will take effect from this summer, with confirmation expected soon from the club.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly keen on rewarding Declan Rice with an improved deal, given his increasing influence at the club. However, any move for Marc Guéhi is thought to be more likely in the summer when his Crystal Palace contract expires, with Manchester City also vying for the defender's services.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Saka's representatives have secured a substantial wage boost, putting him in a rare elite bracket of players in Europe. The England forward has been instrumental in Arsenal's success, particularly since the signing of Noni Madueke as backup on the right wing.
The club's sporting director, Andrea Berta, had made securing Saka's long-term future a priority after tying down several other key players to new contracts last year. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his desire to keep Saka at the club in September, stating that he is "extremely happy and proud" to be part of Arsenal.
The deal is likely to push Saka's earnings beyond £300,000 per week, joining an elite group of players who are among the highest-paid in Europe. His new contract will take effect from this summer, with confirmation expected soon from the club.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly keen on rewarding Declan Rice with an improved deal, given his increasing influence at the club. However, any move for Marc Guéhi is thought to be more likely in the summer when his Crystal Palace contract expires, with Manchester City also vying for the defender's services.
I'm not surprised by Saka's lucrative extension - his consistency and skill on the pitch have been a driving force behind Arsenal's recent success 
. It's a testament to his hard work and dedication that he's now in a position to earn top dollar 
. The £15 million per season figure is substantial, but it's a small price to pay for the kind of talent we're seeing on the pitch these days 
️. I do wonder if this sets a precedent for other young players at the club - will they be seeking similar deals in the future? Only time will tell 
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He must have been bloody brilliant on the pitch for them to offer him that kinda cash. I'm loving how Arteta has shown he wants to keep Saka at the club too - it shows they're building something special here. But gotta wonder how Rice's deal will pan out, hope Arsenal can match what City are willing to pay 
. Now, I wonder how much Declan Rice will be getting... hoping he gets a decent deal or else it might spark some tension 
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... on one hand, it's great that Bukayo Saka gets the recognition and compensation he deserves after all his hard work and dedication to Arsenal 
. And what about Marc Guéhi? Is he just going to be cast aside when his contract runs out? 
Anyway, at least the fans have peace of mind knowing that Saka will be staying put for a while longer 
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️ one thing i'm curious about is what impact this will have on other players at arsenal, are they gonna get similar deals or does saka's contract set a new standard? also gotta wonder if man city will try to poach guéhi now that they're in the mix 
now he'll be makin' bank 
also, declan rice better watch out 
or else he might get left in the dust 
... although, let's be real, that's what he does for a living! Anyway, congrats to the lad on his new contract - I guess it means he won't have to worry about making ends meet anytime soon 
. Arsenal's definitely showing they're serious about competing with some of the bigger clubs in Europe... or at least trying to 
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Bukayo Saka is a genius 
! I'm so hyped he's signing that new deal 
! £15 million per season? He's definitely earning it after all his amazing performances on the pitch 
! And yay for Noni Madueke too 
. Only hope Declan Rice gets his deserved deal soon 
. But Marc Guéhi? Not sure about that one... Palace might be willing to let him go if they can get a decent offer 
. seriously though, nice move by the club to lock him down, Saka's been a game-changer for them and it's not like they were gonna lose out on him anyway. 2031? that's ages from now...
. The fact that Andrea Berta made securing Saka's long-term future a priority after tying down other players shows they're building for the future 
. Now lets see what happens with Declan Rice, would be sick to see him get an improved deal 
15 million a season is insane! He's been on fire since Noni Madueke joined and it's clear that Arteta and Berta know how to keep their best players happy. Saka's gonna be making over 300k a week now 
anyone know how much Declan Rice is getting offered tho?