Arsenal defender William Saliba has officially agreed to a new five-year contract with the club, extending his stay until June 2030. The French international has established himself as one of the Premier League's top centre-backs, playing a pivotal role in Mikel Arteta's defensive setup over the past few seasons.

Saliba's new deal comes after he entered the final two years of his previous contract. The 24-year-old has been a mainstay in Arsenal’s lineup, featuring in all 38 Premier League matches during the 2023/24 season and missing only three games last season. His partnership with fellow defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been instrumental in Arsenal's defensive success, and both players have now committed to new contracts, showing the club's intention to secure its defensive core.

The signing is particularly significant for Arsenal, especially given previous speculation about Saliba's future amidst interest from clubs like Real Madrid. His presence at the back has contributed to the team's title aspirations, as evidenced by their impressive defensive record this season, having kept clean sheets in five of their first seven games.

Saliba's ability to dominate in the middle of the pitch and his impressive statistics, including leading the league in ball recoveries and clean sheets since his debut, underline his importance to the team. With Cristhian Mosquera providing capable backup, Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing Saliba at his best in the coming seasons as the club aims to build on its recent successes and compete for top honors.