Overview

• David Ornstein of The Athletic reports the 24-year-old has committed to a new contract and is expected to sign in the coming days.
• Multiple outlets say the deal is set to run to around 2030 and will make Saliba one of Arsenal’s highest earners, with pay figures reported above €12 million.
• Sporting director Andrea Berta led negotiations to secure the defender’s future after prioritising extensions for core players.
• Real Madrid have long tracked Saliba, and Spanish reports suggest they could now pivot to alternatives such as Ibrahima Konaté or Dayot Upamecano.
• An official club announcement has not yet been made, and the extension moves Arsenal to protect an asset previously under contract until 2027.