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Declan Rice to Sign New Arsenal Contract Matching Bukayo Saka's Top Wages

Arsenal is preparing to offer Declan Rice a new contract that will place him alongside Bukayo Saka as the club's highest-paid player. The England midfielder has been central to the team since joining from West Ham in 2023 for £105 million.

Key Midfield Role at Arsenal

Rice’s impact has been undeniable, featuring in 165 matches across all competitions, scoring 21 goals and assisting 33 times. His current contract runs until next summer, but negotiations for an extension are well advanced. The club sees Rice as vital to their midfield and overall squad balance under manager Mikel Arteta.

Salary Increase to Match Club's Highest Earners

The new deal will raise Rice's weekly wage from around £240,000 to approximately £350,000. This would put him on the same level as Saka, who currently holds the top salary at Arsenal. The financial boost reflects Rice’s crucial role in last season’s Premier League title win—the club’s first since 2004—and their run to the Champions League final, where they narrowly lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.

Arteta's Future Secured

This contract move follows Arteta’s own commitment to Arsenal, having signed a four-year extension recently. His leadership has provided stability which has contributed to the club’s recent successes.

Current Season and Upcoming Fixtures

Rice has started the current campaign strongly, appearing seven times with two assists in the Premier League. Arsenal sits second in the league table with 12 points from five games, trailing leaders Manchester City by three points. They aim to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton when they face Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium.

  • Player: Declan Rice
  • Current Weekly Wage: £240,000
  • Proposed Weekly Wage: £350,000
  • Club Highest Earner Matched: Bukayo Saka
  • Appearances for Arsenal: 165
  • Goals: 21
  • Assists: 33
  • Contract Expiry: End of next season
  • Premier League Position: 2nd after 5 games
  • Points: 12
  • Upcoming Match: Arsenal vs Leeds United, 10 Oct 2026, 14:30

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