Fakayejo Paul
LONDON, England – Arsenal has secured a major victory off the pitch with reports confirming that star defender William Saliba has agreed to a new long-term contract that will keep him at the club until June 2030.
The five-year deal is a significant boost for the Gunners, as it ends speculation linking the French international with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.
According to multiple reports, the verbal agreement has been reached after months of negotiations.
The new contract is a testament to Saliba’s importance to the squad and reflects his status as one of the best defenders in the Premier League.
He is expected to become one of the club’s highest-paid players, with his wages rising to match his elite performances.
Saliba, who joined Arsenal in 2019, has been a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s defense.
His partnership with Gabriel Magalhães has been crucial to Arsenal’s success in recent seasons, helping the club maintain one of the best defensive records in the league.
The new deal is also a major blow to Real Madrid, who were reportedly keen on signing the 24-year-old. Saliba, however, has consistently expressed his desire to stay at Arsenal and win trophies with the club.
With the agreement in place, the focus now shifts to the official signing of the paperwork, which is expected to take place in the coming days.
The extension is a huge statement of intent from Arsenal, reaffirming their commitment to building a squad capable of competing for major honors for years to come.