Bukayo Saka: Arsenal FC confirm new contract as Star becomes highest-paid player
Ukayo Saka has signed a new four-year deal that makes him Arsenal’s highest-paid player.
The 21-year-old has signed a contract worth at least £200,000-a-week, which could rise to £300,000-a-week with bonuses, reflecting his status as one of the Premier League’s best players.
Securing Saka’s future is an important step for Arsenal as they look to retain the players who brought them the Premier League title this season.
The Gunners have signed Gabriel Martinelli, Aaron Ramsdale and Gabriel Magalhaes on new contracts, are in negotiations with William Saliba and are ready to start talks with Martin Odegaard.
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But Saka is their talisman and manager Mikel Arteta says the youngster’s retention is key to the club’s continued progress.
He said: “It’s great for the club that Bukayo has extended his contract. Retaining our best young talent is key to our continued progress and Bukayo represent such an important part of our squad now and in the future.
“Bukayo is not only a fantastic talent but also a special person – he is loved by all of us and he is a credit to himself and his family for the hard work and dedication they all put in to get to this level today to reach.
“Together with our supporters, we very much look forward to enjoying Bukayo’s continued development with us in the years to come.”
Saka has been at Arsenal since he was eight and has played a key role in the title fight this season, scoring 14 goals and contributing 11 assists in all competitions.
The England international’s contract was due to expire at the end of next season and Manchester City and a number of Europe’s top clubs were watching his situation. But it has always been his desire to sign a new contract with a club he calls home.
“I really feel the love of my teammates, my coaches and also the fans,” Saka said this season. “I really feel loved here.”
Saka’s arrival is a big boost for Arsenal in the long run and will also boost their following ahead of Sunday’s final game of the season, home to Wolves.
Arsenal have narrowly edged out Manchester City this season but they have slacked off in recent weeks, taking nine points from a possible 24. City were crowned champions when Arsenal lost on Saturday and the Gunners are looking to end the season on a high.
Arsenal are determined to take on another title challenge next season and are ready to back Arteta in the transfer market with a spending spree of over £200m this summer.
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