Bukayo Ayoyinka T. M. Saka
By Joseph Ojo
For Bukayo Ayoyinka T. M. Saka, an English professional footballer who was born on September 5, 2001, these are indeed splendid times.
Saka, who plays as a right winger for Premier League club, Arsenal and the England national team has emerged highest paid player for Premier league team, Arsenal.
The player who is known for his attacking incisiveness and creativity is one of the best young football players in the world.
He is set to sign a contract worth £300,000-per-week.
According to Dailymail, he’s set to sign the new long-term contract with the football club making him the highest paid Arsenal player.
While his present contract was due to expire in the summer of 2024, it is hopeful the winger extend it to 2028.
With the deal, he is expected to earn four times his current salary and become the Gunners’ highest-paid player.
It was revealed that Saka before he signs this new contract earned weekly wage of £70,000 per week.
According to Capology, Saka will become the joint-ninth highest-paid player in the Premier League when he officially puts pen to paper.
Saka has played a pivotal role as the Gunners occupy top spot in the Premier League with 10 games remaining.
He has started every match for Arsenal in England’s top tier this season, scoring an impressive 12 goals and recording 11 assists.
Unknown to many, Saka was born in Ealing, Greater London, to Yoruba Nigerian parents, Adenike and Yomi Saka, and was the younger of two children. He attended Edward Betham Church of England Primary School before Greenford High School, where he gained high grades in his GCSEs, achieving four A*s and three As.