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Andrea Berta is now working on ‘one of the biggest player contracts in Arsenal’s history’

Andrea Berta has had an interesting 18 months at Arsenal. The Italian was hailed as the saviour after terrific work in his first summer transfer…

By Shamanth Jayaram · Arsenal Insider

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Arsenal's Andrea Berta is working on a record contract extension for midfielder Declan Rice.
Negotiations are in advanced stages, with Rice close to agreeing on fresh terms.
The new deal is expected to raise Rice's wages to around £350,000 per week alongside Bukayo Saka.

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Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is currently finalizing a major contract extension for Declan Rice, which is described as one of the largest player contracts in the club's history. Talks have progressed to an advanced stage, with the England international reportedly on the verge of agreeing to fresh terms to extend his stay in north London.

According to reports, Rice's new agreement will see his weekly wages increase from approximately £240,000 to match Bukayo Saka's £350,000-a-week earnings. The renewal follows Arsenal's recent announcement of manager Mikel Arteta's contract extension, solidifying the club's core leadership.

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