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Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has put pen to paper on a lucrative new deal that will see him rub shoulders with some of the highest paid footballers in the world.
Arsenal have tied Bukayo Saka down to a new deal, lasting until 2027 worth a staggering ₦8.5B a year.
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka to earn the big bucks
The England international had been locked in talks with the Gunners for several months with his previous contract set to expire next summer but he has finally put pen to paper in a deal that will delight the Arsenal faithful.
In a video accompanying the announcement, Saka told fans:
“Dreams don’t come true overnight, it takes time. This club has been a family to me since I was eight. This club has given me everything, and I’ve given everything back. I know how much we can achieve together. Time is on our side.
“I think I have everything I need to become the best player I can be, and that’s why I’m happy to stay here and be here for the future, because I really believe that we can achieve big things.”
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A number of clubs were interested in Saka, whose previous contract was set to expire next summer.
However, the 21-year-old was only ever interested in staying with Arsenal and believes completely in the project Arteta is building.
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