Bukayo Saka Signs £300,000-Per-Week Arsenal Deal

On February 19, 2026, Arsenal announced that Bukayo Saka signed a new five-year contract, making him the club's highest earner with a weekly wage exceeding £300,000. Saka, whose parents are of Nigerian Yoruba descent, emigrated to London in 1990.

His new deal is valued at £78 million in base salary, with additional earnings from image rights and endorsements with companies like Adidas and Pepsi. This contract reflects the increasing market value of Nigerian footballers globally.

Additionally, the article mentions Ola Aina, who represented England at various youth levels and switched his international allegiance to Nigeria in May 2017. Aina is expected to leave his club in the summer of 2026, having enjoyed financial success in his career across Italy and England.