Arsenal have received a huge lift as William Saliba has agreed to extend his stay at the club.
The 24-year-old defender is set to put pen to paper in the coming days, with his new deal keeping him at the Emirates beyond 2027. The agreement finally puts to rest months of speculation about his future, with top clubs, including Real Madrid, closely monitoring the situation.
Talks began earlier this year, and Arsenal made it clear they were not willing to let go of one of their most valuable players. Saliba also gave a hint back in March that he wanted to continue in London, saying he was already in positive discussions with his representatives and the club.
Since cementing his spot under Mikel Arteta, Saliba has been the backbone of Arsenal’s defence. He featured in 51 games last season as the Gunners secured second place in the league and pushed all the way to the Champions League semi-finals. His presence has been central to Arsenal boasting the strongest defensive record in England over the last two seasons.
Brought in from Saint-Étienne in 2019, Saliba spent time on loan with Nice and Marseille before finally breaking through in North London. His mix of composure, pace, and physical strength has made him irreplaceable. The team’s collapse in the 2022–23 title run, which coincided with his injury, only highlighted how much he means to Arteta’s system.
This renewal also comes after Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly all committed to new terms, giving Arsenal much-needed continuity across the squad.
For Arsenal, tying Saliba down isn’t just another contract update—it’s a major statement. At just 24, he still has his best years ahead of him, and the club believe he can anchor their backline for the long haul.
For the fans, this feels like more than paperwork. It’s reassurance that one of Europe’s most talented defenders is staying put to help drive the Gunners toward silverware.
