William Saliba to sign new long-term Arsenal contract after resisting Real Madrid interest
Arsenal handed boost as star agrees new long-term deal
- French international William Saliba has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
- The 24-year-old centre-back is expected to sign a new five-year deal in the coming days, having entered the final two years of his previous agreement.
- This contract extension is considered a major boost for Mikel Arteta's side, especially after reports of interest from Real Madrid.
- Saliba's defensive partnership with Gabriel has been pivotal to Arsenal's progress, as the club aims for the Premier League title and Champions League success.
- After joining Arsenal in 2019 and making his debut in 2022, Saliba played in all 38 Premier League games during the season Arsenal finished runners-up.