William Saliba has agreed a new long-term deal with Arsenal and will sign a four-year contract with the Gunners.
According to The Athletic, the 22-year-old will stay at Emirates Stadium through 2027 on his existing contract after having a breakthrough campaign in north London this year.
Saliba’s previous contract was set to expire in a year, which put Arsenal at risk of losing their prized defender to a free agent the next summer.
The Frenchman, however, has signed a new deal with the Gunners, following Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, Gabriel Martinelli, and Aaron Ramsdale, with the official announcement upcoming.
The first significant move made by Arsenal before a potentially busy summer window is the renewal of Saliba’s contract.
The centre-back proved just how vital he is to Mikel Arteta’s set-up when his injury against Sporting saw him miss the final 11 games of the season and de-rail Arsenal’s title bid.
William Saliba had been one of the league’s most impressive defenders since his return from a loan spell at Marseille last summer, and his new deal will be vital to Arsenal challenging for titles again next term.
A host of first-team stars have now been tied to fresh contracts, as Fabrizio Romano reports that captain Martin Odegaard is next on the list, while Reiss Nelson is also close.
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Arsenal’s attentions can now turn to bringing in fresh faces and, most notably, Declan Rice, who after leading West Ham to Europa Conference League glory was confirmed to be leaving the club – with Arsenal reportedly his first choice.
Other targets include Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and PSV starlet Xavi Simons.
