Arsenal reach record deal to retain Bukayo Saka
Arsenal are about to extend a record contract with Bukayo Saka, with a salary expected to exceed Kai Havertz's, over £300,000/week; a total of over £75 million over 5 years, according to Football Insider.
Arsenal are set to complete a long-term contract extension with Bukayo Saka that will make him the highest-paid player in the club's history, according to Football Insider. Saka has reportedly agreed key terms; it's only a matter of time before he signs. The deal is expected to be worth more than £300,000 a week, or over £75 million over five years, before bonuses and add-ons.
Record deal and key terms
Saka, 24, is currently contracted to Arsenal until 2027. The new deal is described as a record at the Emirates, with the salary expected to surpass Kai Havertz – who currently tops the club’s wage scale. Over a five-year period, Saka’s total estimated earnings will exceed £75m (excluding bonuses and add-ons).
According to Football Insider, negotiations have been ongoing for several months and have reached agreement on key terms, which is in line with the aim of “securing the long-term future” of the winger who has grown up through Arsenal’s academy.
Saka in Mikel Arteta's system
Joining the academy in 2008 and promoted to the first team in 2019, Saka quickly became an irreplaceable cog in coach Mikel Arteta's system. He has been one of the most consistent attackers in the Premier League in recent seasons. Although his individual form has not reached its peak this season, Saka's role and influence in Arsenal's playing style are still affirmed.
Meaning to ambition and staff structure
- Strengthen the current strength of the main squad, maintain stable attacking tactics.
- Affirming Arsenal's long-term ambitions in the Premier League title race.
- Maintain a stable framework revolving around pillars, in which Saka is the central factor.
Notable numbers
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Year old | 24 |
| Current contract | By 2027 |
| Negotiation status | Key terms agreed; awaiting formal signature |
| Expected salary | More than 300,000 pounds/week |
| Estimated Total Income (5 Years) | Over £75 million (excluding bonuses) |
| Over salary | Kai Havertz |
| Source | Football Insider |
Current status and next steps
Arsenal and Saka have agreed on the key points of a new contract. According to Football Insider, the signing procedure is only a matter of time. When completed, this agreement will confirm Saka as the highest-paid player in Arsenal's history, and also mark an important step in the plan to maintain the first-team squad to serve the goal of competing for titles in the Premier League in the coming seasons.
