According to TEAMtalk (UK), defender Jurrien Timber is set to agree on a new contract with Arsenal, including a salary increase to twice his current pay.
Joining Arsenal from Ajax, Jurrien Timber quickly proved his worth by becoming an indispensable part of coach Mikel Arteta’s system. Despite frequent injuries in previous seasons, the 24-year-old has made a strong comeback this season, playing a major role in keeping the “Gunners” firmly atop the Premier League standings.
Timber is about to receive a big reward from Arsenal (Photo: SkySport)
Currently, Timber earns around £90,000 per week, but with the new contract, his salaryis expected to double (nearly £200,000 per week). This figure reflects his vital role at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal views this as a necessary step to retain one of the most crucial players in Arteta’s long-term plans.
Not only a solid defender, Timber is also highly valued for his versatility, able to play as a center-back, right-back, or even a defensive midfielder when required. This flexibility provides Arteta with more tactical options, especially as Arsenal competes in multiple tournaments simultaneously.
The club’s management believes that extending Timber’s contract is a strategic move, similar to what they did with William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard. Arsenal aims to build a stable and deep squad to maintain their competitiveness for titles in the coming years.
Mikel Arteta now has a squad full of talented young players (Photo: Club)
By retaining many key players, Arsenal is sending a strong message: they are no longer a fledgling team but are genuinely ready to dominate the Premier League. Timber, with his fierce playing spirit and high adaptability, symbolizes the ambitious young generation that Arteta is leading.
If all agreements are finalized soon, Jurrien Timber will become one of the highest-paid defenders in Arsenal’s history, a well-deserved reward for his relentless effort.
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