It is a huge boost for Arsenal and their fans as Bukayo Saka is finally set to sign a new long-term deal at the club. The 21-year-old winger has been the standout performer for the Gunners this season, and his new contract is set to make him the best paid player at the club on a whopping £300,000-per-week.
Sportsmail exclusively revealed last month that Saka had agreed in principle a new long-term deal worth a minimum £10m-a-year. However, sources have indicated that the true value of his deal – inclusive of bonuses and other attached payments – is closer to £15m-a-season, making him the highest earner in Arsenal’s history.
Saka has been in sensational form for Arsenal this season, with nine goals and seven assists in 33 appearances for the Gunners. The Gunners attacker is emerging as one of the players of the season and underlined his emergence as one of European football’s premier footballers on Sunday with a brilliant goal in England’s 2-0 win over Ukraine. He has been a vital figure for Mikel Arteta’s team, and his performances have seen him become one of the most sought-after players in Europe.
The Gunners have been desperate to tie down Saka to a new contract, with his current deal due to expire at the end of next season. Manchester City have been monitoring his situation, but the England international has made it clear that he wants to stay in north London, and is eager to start his Champions League career.
With the new deal, Saka will become the highest earner at the Emirates, just short of the recently retired Mesut Ozil’s earnings in his time at the club. He will be the highest paid player in Arsenal’s squad, and his contract will be a sign of the club’s intent moving forward.
Arsenal fans will be delighted to see Saka commit his future to the club, and the new deal is a sign of the Gunners’ ambition for the future. It will be a huge boost for Mikel Arteta and his team, and it is sure to give the club a huge lift on their quest for Champions League football.
