Arsenal have tied down David Raya to improved terms, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club and the 30-year-old goalkeeper have reached a new agreement rewarding his status as Mikel Arteta’s first choice.
🚨❤️🤍 Arsenal have rewarded David Raya with improved contract and higher salary.
The new agreement has been already signed and it’s part of process to give players what they deserve.
It’s all done as @SamiMokbel_BBC reported with contract length staying same; valid until 2028. pic.twitter.com/DZLMEUF2xt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 7, 2025
While the length of his deal remains unchanged, the pay rise reflects his importance to the squad following a strong start to the season.
Several outlets have echoed the update: the agreement was reached earlier in the summer and focuses on an upgraded salary rather than extending the expiry date, which still runs to 2028.
The move underlines Arsenal’s strategy of consolidating a settled core rather than rushing into long extensions mid-campaign.
Raya’s trajectory in north London has been swift. Initially arriving from Brentford on loan before completing a permanent transfer, he established himself as the undisputed No. 1 through consistency, distribution under pressure, and leadership from the back.
The refreshed terms acknowledge that progression—and give Arteta continuity in a position that often defines title races.
Beyond recognition, this is also pragmatic squad planning. Arsenal have been methodically locking in key contributors on improved packages, maintaining dressing-room balance while keeping long-term costs predictable.
Reports suggest Raya’s deal mirrors that approach: reward top performance, avoid unnecessary early extensions, and keep the wage structure coherent as the club pursues domestic and European ambitions.
Supporters will welcome the stability. With the team pushing on multiple fronts, a settled goalkeeper who fits Arsenal’s high line and build-up demands is invaluable. The decision also signals confidence in the current goalkeeping hierarchy and reduces noise around the position heading into the winter schedule.
A swift, sensible deal that rewards a key piece of Arteta’s system—good news for the player, the club, and the fans.
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