Bukayo Saka signs new five-year deal with Arsenal, becoming club’s highest-paid player | OneFootball

Forward Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, extending his stay at the club until 2031, according to the BBC.

Saka will earn over £300,000 a week, making him the club’s highest-paid player. His previous deal was due to expire in 2027, prompting Arsenal to secure his long-term future.

Arsenal have also recently committed William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly to long-term deals.

Saka graduated from Arsenal’s famous Hale End Academy. He made his first-team debut in the Europa League clash against Vorskla Poltava in November 2018.

He has made 277 appearances across all competitions, registering 77 goals and 78 assists. Saka has won Arsenal’s Player of the Season award twice.

His contract extension comes as a major boost for Arsenal in their quest to win major titles this season.

The Gunners sit top of the Premier League table, four points clear of Manchester City, who they will also face in the League Cup final on March 22.

Arsenal finished top of the standings in the Champions League group stage and have progressed to the FA Cup fifth round, where they will face Mansfield Town.

Mikel Arteta’s side are in Premier League action on Wednesday evening at Wolverhampton Wanderers.