Saka's price dropped.

In the early hours of March 23rd, Bukayo Saka continued his disappointing form in Arsenal's 0-2 defeat to Man City in the League Cup final.

Saka has not lived up to expectations given his enormous salary.

At Wembley, Mikel Arteta's side were completely outplayed by their opponents. Arsenal's attack was lackluster, managing only 3 shots on target. Saka, their biggest hope, disappointed with just 36 touches and 2 shots on target.

Statistics show that Saka is almost invisible whenever he faces Man City. After 14 encounters with "The Citizens," he has only won one match (in the 2023 Community Shield), while contributing a mere one goal and three assists. His performance of 0.38 goals/assists per 90 minutes against Man City is almost half of his career average.

His declining form isn't just evident in big matches. In this Premier League season, Saka has scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in 27 games. This is a modest figure compared to expectations for the team's highest-paid player. According to Transfermarkt , his transfer value has also decreased from €150 million to €120 million, clearly reflecting this stagnation.

Several reasons have been cited, including physical overload, tactical changes, and psychological pressure following his new contract. In February, Saka signed a five-year extension with a salary exceeding £300,000 per week, making him the highest-paid player at Emirates.

The problem is that his current performances don't justify the compensation. When Arsenal need a true leader to compete for titles, Saka has lost his usual sharpness. If he doesn't regain his form soon, Arsenal's gamble on Saka with a huge contract could be considered a mistake.

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