Bukayo Saka commits future to Arsenal with new long-term contract
Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, making him the club’s highest-paid player. The deal secures his stay at the Emirates until 2031, ensuring he remains a key figure during his peak years. Mikel Arteta sees Saka’s extension as a significant boost as Arsenal competes for major trophies. The club’s recent strategy has focused on securing long-term commitments from its core players.
Match highlights
- Bukayo Saka’s new contract will keep him at Arsenal until 2031, with wages exceeding £300,000 per week.
- The 24-year-old’s previous deal, signed in 2023, was set to expire in 2027.
- Talks over the extension lasted nearly a year, with Saka verbally committing in January.
- Arsenal currently lead the Premier League by four points and are competing in multiple tournaments.
- The club has also secured long-term deals for players like William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
