Arsenal don reportedly repeat their Leandro Trossard style move after agreeing a new deal with one of Mikel Arteta’s key men, David Raya, wey include pay rise but no official extension yet.
Earlier this summer, reports talk say Arsenal and Trossard don already shake hands on one agreement wey go give the Belgian attacker small salary increase to reflect him importance for the team. But Trossard never sign official extension, so him contract still dey expire by 2026-27 season end.
Now, according to BBC Sport, Arsenal don use that same pattern again — this time with number one goalkeeper David Raya — wey don agree to better pay terms at the Emirates Stadium.
David Raya Don Collect Pay Rise For Arsenal
Since Raya move from Brentford join Arsenal on loan for 2023, the Spaniard no waste time to displace Aaron Ramsdale as number one. Arsenal later make the deal permanent for around £27 million after the season finish.
Since then, Raya don become two-time Premier League Golden Glove winner — even share last season’s prize with Matz Sels from Nottingham Forest. He also make the PFA Premier League Team of the Year (2023-24).
At age 30, the Spain international dey regarded as one of the best goalkeepers for England right now. Last season alone, he win two Premier League Save of the Month awards and don keep 45 clean sheets in 105 matches for all competitions under Arteta.
Reports talk say the pay increase don dey agreed since the summer, but Arsenal no announce am officially — just like dem do with Trossard own.
Raya still dey tied to Arsenal till 2028, but there fit still dey extension option inside him current agreement. Before now, the keeper dey earn around £100,000 per week (as per Capology), but with this new adjustment, e go dey collect even more — reward for him steady top-class performance.
Who Next For Andrea Berta And Arsenal Contract Table?
Even though £100,000 per week no be small change, Arsenal believe say top players deserve pay wey match their value and performance. So dem don start process to secure other key players next.
Reports talk say Arsenal don begin plans to extend the stay of Jurrien Timber, whose deal still dey valid till 2028. Positive discussions also dey ongoing with Bukayo Saka camp, as him current deal dey expire for 2027.
Meanwhile, both Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli fit walk away for free by 2027, though Arsenal get one 12-month extension clause for Martinelli own to protect him market value.
As things stand, Andrea Berta and Arteta dey clearly continue their plan to maintain squad balance — reward consistency, secure long-term futures, and avoid unnecessary contract drama down the line.