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William Saliba Agrees New Long-Term Arsenal Deal, Signing Expected Within Days

The agreement underscores Andrea Berta’s drive to secure Arsenal’s defensive core against outside bids.

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Saliba signed for Arsenal from Saint-Étienne in 2019 and has been named in the PFA’s Team of the Year for the past three seasons
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Overview

  • Multiple reports led by The Athletic say Saliba has agreed a five-year extension through 2030, with formal signing expected shortly.
  • The 24-year-old is set to rank among Arsenal’s top earners, with salary figures reported to exceed €12 million per year.
  • Real Madrid had tracked Saliba’s contract but are now expected in reporting to pivot toward options such as Ibrahima Konaté or Marc Guéhi.
  • Talks were initiated in May and moved forward after an improved proposal in August under new sporting director Andrea Berta.
  • Club confirmation is still pending, but Saliba has repeatedly expressed contentment at Arsenal in recent interviews.