William Saliba Signs New Long-Term Arsenal Contract, Commits to Gunners Until 2030

Arsenal have secured a huge boost to their long-term ambitions as French Centre-back William Saliba has signed a new deal, committing his future to the Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2030.

The 24-year-old defender, widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s best centre-backs, had just two years remaining on his previous contract. With heavy interest from European giants such as Real Madrid, the new agreement ends speculation and reaffirms his crucial role in Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal project.

Saliba’s commitment represents a decisive step in Arsenal’s strategy to safeguard the backbone of their defense. Forming a rock-solid partnership with Gabriel Magalhães, Saliba has been instrumental in transforming the Gunners into genuine title contenders.

Since his breakthrough campaign in 2022/23, Saliba has been almost ever-present. He played all 38 Premier League games in the 2023/24 season and missed only three matches in the year prior. Statistics show that Arsenal concede twice as many goals when Saliba is absent, underlining his irreplaceable value.

The deal follows recent contract renewals for Gabriel and several academy graduates, signaling Arsenal’s intent to build stability around a young, world-class core.

Saliba has often spoken about his deep connection with Arsenal. In an interview, he revealed that he grew up wearing an Arsenal shirt with Thierry Henry’s name, despite most of his childhood friends supporting Spanish giants Real Madrid or Barcelona.

“I was a proper Arsenal fan as a kid,” he admitted, emphasizing how the move feels like more than just a professional journey it’s personal.

With Saliba now tied down until 2030, Arsenal’s hierarchy will turn their focus to Bukayo Saka’s contract, as the England international also enters the final two years of his deal.

For now, however, the long-term future of one of Europe’s best defenders is secured, ensuring that the William Saliba Arsenal contract extension becomes a cornerstone of the club’s push for silverware over the next decade.