Bukayo Saka: The Huge Amount Ace Will Pocket After Becoming Arsenal’s Top Earner

Bukayo Saka: The Huge Amount Ace Will Pocket After Becoming Arsenal’s Top Earner

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 24, 2023 at 7:41 AM
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  • Bukayo Saka was rewarded with a new bumper contract after an incredible campaign with Arsenal this season
  • Talks about a contract renewal have been taking place for the better part of the season, with Saka's initial deal set to expire this summer
  • The youngster has played an integral part in Arsenal's unprecedented Premier League title challenge that saw them nearly beat City to the crown

Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka has become the club's highest earner after penning a new lucrative deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Saka's current contract with the Gunners was set to expire at the end of the ongoing season, leaving his future at the club in doubt.

However, all that has been put to rest after the Englishman committed his future with the Gunners on Tuesday, May 23, when he signed a contract with the north Londoners.

Bukayo Saka with Sporting Director Edu and Mikel Arteta as he signs a new long-term contract at Arsenal. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane.
Bukayo Saka with Sporting Director Edu and Mikel Arteta as he signs a new long-term contract at Arsenal. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane.
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Metro UK reports the development came at a time the Hale End Academy graduate has enjoyed a stellar campaign with the English giants.

Saka played a pivotal part in Arsenal's unprecedented Premier League title challenge that saw them nearly beat Man City to the crown.

The English youngster scored 13 goals in his 37 league appearances, bagging a further 11 assists to cement his place as an integral part of Mikel Arteta's side.

Saka becomes Arsenal's top earner

Reports now claim Arsenal have rewarded Saka for his efforts with a bumper deal that will see him become the highest-paid player at the club.

According to The Sun, the 21-year-old will be pocketing as much as £300,000-a-week in wages and bonuses, enough to pip Gabriel Jesus on the earners' charts.

Jesus, who joined the Gunners in the summer of 2022, has been the club's biggest earner this season, with the Brazilian forward believed to be on a £265,000-a-week paycheck.

Thomas Partey and Gabriel Martinelli are some of the other best-paid players at the Emirates Stadium.

Five possible Arsenal exits

Sports Brief reported on five players that could leave Arsenal this summer as Mikel Arteta plans a massive clearout of unwanted stars to allow for new faces.

Club record signing Nicolas Pepe is one of the players who will leave, while high-flying youngster Folarin Balogun could also be set for an exit.

Pablo Mari will stay at Monza after meeting the requirements to make the deal permanent, while Cedric Soares and Reiss Nelson will also be shown the door.

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