William Saliba Commits Future to Arsenal With New Contract Until 2030

Arsenal have announced that William Saliba has signed a new contract with the club, keeping the French defender in North London until June 2030. Saliba says he feels “at home” and proud to extend his journey after first joining the Gunners in 2019.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 24-year-old centre-back agreed a five-year extension, ending speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Saliba has become a key part of Arsenal‘s defense, forming a strong partnership with Gabriel Magalhães. He has made 140 appearances for the Gunners since debuting in 2022 and played every single Premier League match of the 2023/24 season, when Arsenal finished as runners-up to Manchester City. Saliba spoke of his pride and happiness, stating, “I feel at home. It’s the best place to be. I enjoy every day when I have the chance to wear this shirt,” as confirmed in reports regarding his contract extension here.

SALIBA’S IMPACT AND ARSENAL’S SEASON SO FAR

Saliba is widely recognized as one of the best defenders in the Premier League. This season, he has played every minute in Arsenal’s eight league fixtures, helping secure five clean sheets already. The Gunners currently sit in second place, just two points below Liverpool at the top. Their next match is against local rivals West Ham, who sit in 19th place with only 3 points won. Saliba’s extension comes as Arsenal push for their first league title since 2004 and look to build on their strong Champions League start.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

By tying down Saliba, Arsenal have secured a foundation for their defense for years to come. The team now turns its focus to crucial fixtures in both the Premier League and Europe, with hopes of closing the gap on leaders Liverpool. Saliba’s consistency and leadership will be critical as Arsenal navigate a busy schedule, including a North London Derby against West Ham, who are also challenging for a top-four spot. Expect the Gunners to continue their efforts to renew contracts for other key players as they aim for long-term success, as highlighted in recent analyses of their contract strategy here.