Arsenal raise David Raya pay and keep contract until 2028

Arsenal have reached an agreement to increase goalkeeper David Raya’s pay, finalising improved terms earlier this summer while keeping the length of his contract unchanged, the club has not publicly announced the arrangement. The Spain international’s deal remains set to run until 2028, with reports indicating there is an option to extend for a further year. The move is part of Arsenal’s broader effort to secure key players as the club builds on recent progress under manager Mikel Arteta.

Raya’s revised package raises his weekly wages from the figure he was earning when his permanent transfer from Brentford was completed in the summer of 2024. The change does not extend the contractual expiry date, a structure similar to an arrangement completed this summer for forward Leandro Trossard. Club officials have taken a low-profile approach to the two deals, choosing not to issue formal announcements.

Raya first joined Arsenal on loan from Brentford for the 2023-24 season and was signed permanently the following summer. He replaced Aaron Ramsdale as first-choice goalkeeper and has since established himself as a central figure in Arteta’s side. Raya has been recognised for his...