France international William Saliba has penned a new long-term contract with Arsenal, Afrosport reports.
The 24-year-old has signed a five-year deal to keep him at the Emirates until 2030, with the Gunners tying down one of their most important players.
“I feel proud of myself because I first signed in 2019 and now, in 2025, I’m still here to extend my contract,” said Saliba. “I’m so happy. I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have good staff. The coach is perfect for me, so it’s the best place to be.
“I enjoy every day when I have the chance to wear this shirt. I try to give everything, and now I’ll give even more to this club and to the fans.
“I think I haven’t reached my peak. I have a lot of things to improve, a lot of things to give to this team, and I know that the coach and the staff will help me to become the best, or one of the best, defenders in the world and win trophies.”
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Saliba joined Arsenal in the summer of 2019 but did not make his debut until the 2022-23 season. He has since risen to become one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League, scoring seven goals in 140 appearances for the club.
He featured in 51 games for the Gunners last season, including 35 in the Premier League last season as Mikel Arteta’s men finished second for a third straight year.
Arsenal have had the best defence in the Premier League over the last two years, with Saliba forming a fearful centre-back pairing with Gabriel Magalhaes. He has earned selection into the PFA Team of the Year in the last three seasons.
Arteta added: “William is loved by all the players and staff, and that speaks volumes about his character, commitment and attitude every day. Since joining us, William has grown so much, embraced responsibility, and has created a strong connection with our supporters and everyone at the club.
“We know there is still so much to come from him and will continue to work together to keep improving with the clear ambition of winning major trophies.”
Sporting Director Andrea Berta said: “We’re so happy that William has committed his future to us to be part of what we’re building here. In the last three seasons, William has become an incredible defender whose composure, intelligence and physical presence make him one of the best in the world. He will continue his development with Arsenal to reach new heights.
“His consistency, maturity, and ability to influence matches will continue to be a big asset for us and we’re looking forward to many more great performances from him at the heart of our defence.”
Saliba’s new deal sees him join fellow defenders Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly as well as Ethan Nwaneri in signing long-term deals with Arsenal.
