Arsenal star Bukayo Star has voiced out and responded to being replaced as the club’s highest earner by Martin Odgeafd after his new contract renewal- Saka is no longer Arsenal’s top earner

Bukayo Saka responds to being replaced by Martin Odegaard as Arsenal’s highest earner

Bukayo Saka has revealed his delight at Martin Odegaard’s decision to commit his long-term future to Arsenal.

The club captain followed the likes of William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, Aaron Ramsdale, as well as Saka himself, by signing a new contract.

Odegaard penned a deal that will tie him to Arsenal until 2028 and he is now the club’s highest earner, surpassing the England international.

Responding to the former Real Madrid playmaker’s decision, Saka said: ‘He’s really important, not just as a player, as a leader as well.

‘He leads in a different way but I love it and respect it. We all know he’s got unbelievable quality, creating goals and scoring goals and being the captain that we all love.

Odegaard, himself, is delighted to have resolved his future having found his home after the early stages of his career were characterised by a series of destabilising loan moves.

‘Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me for lots of reasons,’ said Odegaard. ‘Mainly what we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that. I’m really excited for what’s to come here.

I’ve found a place where I can be really settled and call my home.

‘My story is a bit different maybe, as I moved around different clubs since I was 16. At Arsenal, since the first day,

‘I’ve felt great and this is definitely my home now. I just want to say thanks to everyone working at the club and of course, our fantastic supporters. I will continue to give everything to bring success to this club in the years to come.’