William Saliba

Rooney calls Saliba-Gabriel best defensive pairing in the Premier League

Manchester United all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney has called the pairing of Arsenal duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes as the best defensive partnership in the current era of the Premier League, Afrosport reports. The French and Brazilian centre-backs have been putting in solid displays since they started playing together during the 2022-23 season, earning rave reviews for improving the Gunners defensively. With Saliba and Gabriel,...

Saliba: France defender signs new long-term deal at Arsenal

Saliba: France defender signs new long-term deal at Arsenal

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...

Saliba pens five-year contract extension with Arsenal

Saliba pens five-year contract extension with Arsenal

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has agreed a five-year contract extension that will see him tied to the Emirates Stadium until 2030, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old Frenchman of Cameroonian heritage had two years left on his existing contract but has now committed his future to the North London club, having been a key cog in the defence for manager Mikel Arteta. Saliba joined Arsenal from Ligue 1...

Arsenal duo Saliba and Timber ruled out of final game of the season

Arsenal duo Saliba and Timber ruled out of final game of the season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Jurrien Timber and William Saliba will miss the final game of the season against Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Timber has undergone surgery for an ankle injury, having missed Sunday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle United, which secured their place in next season’s Champions League. Saliba picked up a hamstring injury from the same game after...

Saliba dreams of winning Champions League with Arsenal

Saliba dreams of winning Champions League with Arsenal

William Saliba has expressed his dream of winning the UEFA Champions League with Arsenal, Afrosport reports. The Gunners are out of the FA Cup and EFL Cup and are 15 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League. This leaves the Champions League as their only realistic chance of silverware this season, and they already have one foot in the quarter-finals are defeating PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in...