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Raya replaced Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal's number one Arsenal have rewarded goalkeeper David Raya with an improved contract to underline his status as one of Mikel Arteta's key players. It is understood the Spain international has finalised terms on a deal that sees Raya earn a pay increase on the contract he signed when joining the club permanently in the summer of 2024. BBC Sport understands the agreement was struck earlier this summer but has not been officially announced by the club. Raya earned a reported £100, 000-per-week at the Emirates but his wages have increased following the agreement, though the length of his contract is understood to have stayed the same. His contract currently expires in 2028 - but sources have indicated there is an option to extend the deal. In a similar agreement, Leandro Trossard penned terms on an improved deal earlier this summer without extending the length of his contract, that expires in 2027. Like Raya, Trossard's new deal was not officially confirmed. Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Ask about Arsenal - what do you want to know? Since joining Arsenal from Brentford, initially on loan in the summer of 2023, Raya has established himself as one of English football's top goalkeepers. He won the Premier League's Golden Gloves award in the 2023/24 campaign and retained the accolade last season – sharing the trophy with Nottingham Forest keeper Mats Sels. Meanwhile, as BBC Sport revealed last week, Arsenal have opened talks with Jurrien Timber over a new long-term deal while the Gunners are hopeful that Bukayo Saka will renew his contract with his discussions at an advanced stage. France defender William Saliba also recently signed a new five-year deal with the Gunners, while his centre-back partner Gabriel Magalhaes extended his Arsenal deal until 2029 in June. Matthew Hobbs, BBC Sport journalist Raya has been an invaluable asset for Arsenal. He has missed only six Premier League games and has played every top-flight minute since March 2024. Since making his debut in a 1-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park in September 2023, he has kept 33 clean sheets - six more than any other Premier League keeper. His shot-stopping ability - sometimes seen as a weakness - also stands up to the best. His Premier League save ratio stands at 71%, which is bettered by only three first-choice goalkeepers from the start of the 2023-24 season. Raya goes the longest of any keeper between conceding, letting in one goal every 114 minutes on average in the league. Former Manchester City keeper Ederson is second on this list, conceding every 96 minutes, with Liverpool's Alisson third on 84. Saliba hoping to 'become best' after signing new deal Arsenal open talks with Timber over new deal Women's World Cup: England need 32 off 60 balls to beat Bangladesh 'Vinicius smiling again but his future has never been more uncertain' 'The perfect signing' - Son's Messi-like impact in Los Angeles The true story of Joseph Merrick, the so-called Elephant Man Armando Iannucci and Adam Fleming on party conferences A high-octane action comedy based on the classic video game Meet the winner of the first esports tournament 'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia' The footballer who cycles to work after being inspired by Wenger 'The most wonderful human' - Greenwood leads support for ex-team-mate Moody 'England Golf needs government backing for 2030 Solheim Cup bid' 'Martin's excruciating Rangers era finally at a chaotic conclusion' Delays, distrust, dynamic prices - how 'welcoming' will World Cup be? Why Salah has become a 'little problem' for Liverpool Norris-Piastri incident 'threatens to derail Mc Laren harmony' 'Grealish for England'? Everton loanee giving Tuchel a 'headache' Russell 'feels ready to fight for a championship' 'Who you gonna call? ' - 'Bugbuster' arrives as flies stop play. Video'Who you gonna call? ' - 'Bugbuster' arrives as flies stop play What's changed since Newcastle takeover? 'Are you Schmeichel in disguise? ' Lammens serenaded on Man Utd debut Man City believe but will they win WSL this season? The younger Mbappe emerging from his brother's shadow 'I like to be famous but unknown' - Ekitike in his own words Why statement win starts rewriting of England script 'Ten days in Lionesses' den and I wanted to stay forever' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.