Arsenal announced that he has signed a new contract until 2030 with his successful defender William Saliba.
The 24 -year -old French stopper joined Arsenal in July 2019, and since then, 140 games on all lanes has become the backbone of the defense. Saliba, who started football in the infrastructure of Saint-étienne, rose to A team in 2018/19 season and played in 23 games in the first year. Following his transfer to Arsenal, he was sent to Saint-étienne in 2019/20 season and rose to the French Cup final with his team.
Returning to Arsenal in the summer of 2020, Saliba took part in the team in the victory of Community Shield, which was won against Liverpool. In 2021, the defender, who rented to Nice and then to Marseille in 2021/22 season, was named a young player of Ligue 1 year with his performance and entered the best 11 of the season.
Arsenal jersey in his first match in August 2022 in front of Crystal Palace Saliba, two weeks later Bournemouth away from the fans of the fans of the gorgeous goal.
Achievements in Arsenal
In the last two seasons, Saliba took part in the center of the Premier League’s defense that eats at least goals and was selected for the team of PFA for three consecutive years. In 2024, the Best FIFA Men’s 11 staff was shown as one of the best stoppers in the world.
The young defender, who was called to the French National Team for the first time in March 2022, played 28 times. Saliba, who competed in 2022 World Cup and EURO 2024, took part in the field of France, which was rising to the semifinals at the European Championship, and was selected as the best 11 of the tournament.
Comments from the club and technical team
Arsenal Sportive Director Andrea Berta: “William has turned into an incredible defender in the last three seasons. He has become one of the best in the world with his coolness, intelligence and physical power. We believe it will develop further with this new contract.”
Coach Mikel Arteta said: “William is a very popular player in both the field and the club. He took on a great responsibility, established a strong bond with our fans. I believe that the road is at the beginning of the road and we will continue to work together to win big trophies together.”
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Saliba, who shared his emotions after the new contract, described Arsenal as a “house”: “When I signed in 2019, my dream was to go to the field with Arsenal jersey.
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– Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 30, 2025