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William Saliba: Arsenal Contract Extension

According to L'Équipe, Arsenal have made William Saliba one of the highest-paid defenders in world football with his new long-term contract in order to scare off Real Madrid.

William Saliba revealed he would not consider a move away from Arsenal until he delivers silverware, after signing a new deal with the Gunners through 2030. Saliba said that he knew he wanted to stay for more years and so was not really focused on other clubs.

William Saliba has officially extended his contract with Arsenal until 2030. Saliba's initial contract was until June 2027. Real Madrid showed interest in William Saliba. The player stated that he feels at home and that this is the best place he can be, adding that he enjoys every day he has the chance to wear the shirt.

Arsenal announced that William Saliba has signed a new long-term contract. The club stated that the 24-year-old defender joined them in July 2019 and has since played 140 matches in all competitions, becoming a cornerstone of their defensive unit.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that William Saliba has signed a new contract at Arsenal. According to Romano, the new contract runs until 2030, all documents have been counter-signed, and an announcement will be made soon by the Gunners.

According to Fabrice Hawkins, William Saliba officially signed his new contract with Arsenal on Monday evening and is now tied to the club until 2031. Saliba is believed to have become one of Arsenal's best-paid players to reflect his status as a world-class defender and a vitally important part of Mikel Arteta's side.

Mikel Arteta confirmed he expects William Saliba’s new Arsenal contract to be announced soon. Arteta said he hopes that everyone, including Arsenal, will very soon confirm the new contract has been signed.

Mikel Arteta seemed very happy about the situation in his press conference.

According to Charles Watts, William Saliba has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. Talks have been going on for months between the club and Saliba’s representatives, with Andrea Berta taking a firm grasp on the negotiations following his appointment in March. Negotiations ramped up since the closure of the transfer window, and an agreement is now understood to be in place. Sources previously confirmed that both Saliba and Bukayo Saka were definitely staying. Saliba was into the final year of his deal when he renewed last time around. Berta and Mikel Arteta knew he had to be rewarded with a deal that matched his reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the world.

According to The Athletic, William Saliba has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, with a deal running until 2030 which is expected to be formalised in the coming days. Talks over an extension first began in May and Saliba confirmed his interest in signing in July.

According to The Athletic, William Saliba has agreed to a new deal at Arsenal and the official signing will take place in the coming days. Fabrizio Romano added the new deal is set to run to 2030.

Arsenal offered William Saliba a 5-year contract extension. According to The Athletic, William Saliba has accepted the proposal and will commit to a long-term deal. Saliba is already the highest-paid defender in the squad and will consolidate this status with the new contract. Arsenal had observed pressure from Real Madrid and others regarding Saliba, and the club was reassured by the player's clearly expressed desire to continue.

William Saliba has reached an agreement with Arsenal's management to extend his contract on a long-term basis, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. Both parties are expected to finalize this agreement in the coming days with the signing of the new contract.

Arsenal are in active negotiations over a new deal with William Saliba, whose current contract in north London is due to expire in 2027. The club are determined to agree fresh terms before he enters the final year of his deal. Mikel Arteta is determined to retain Saliba, and TEAMtalk claim that he is heavily involved in contract extension talks with the player. Arsenal are pushing to finalise a new five-year deal and Saliba could reportedly be rewarded with a 50% salary increase if he signs. TEAMtalk believe Saliba could become the highest-paid player in Arsenal’s history if he agrees to extend his stay, as the club believe he is a “cornerstone of their future.” Although the club reportedly value him at roughly €100 million, they have no intention of sanctioning a departure.

William Saliba has requested an urgent meeting with Arsenal over the renewal of his contract, according to Goal.com.

Arsenal are reportedly in talks over a new contract with William Saliba and there is "confidence" of getting a deal agreed. Saliba’s current contract is due to expire in 2027. Sources recently informed CaughtOffside that both he and Bukayo Saka would be “100%” staying. Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider said that Arsenal are in talks over a long-term improved contract to show that they see him as a mainstay in the team going forward. O’Rourke also stated there is confidence within Arsenal that they can get a deal done to extend his stay at the North London club and end the ongoing speculation that he could be prised away. Talks remain ongoing.

AS reports that it would be 'over' for Real Madrid if William Saliba were to agree to fresh terms, and the Spanish outlet corroborates that Arsenal are desperately trying to tie him down to a new long-term contract. Mikel Arteta recently revealed that progress is being made.

Arsenal have recently sent an improved and important proposal to William Saliba, aiming to make him feel like a crucial part of their ambitious project. The club is prioritizing Saliba's contract extension and wants it done before the January transfer window. Reports from Fabrizio Romano and Graeme Bailey confirm the offer and note Saliba is set to receive a significant wage increase if he accepts.

Arsenal are in negotiations to extend William Saliba's contract and are making him the main focus of their contract talks, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club aims to reach an agreement before the end of the year to avoid entering 2026 with only one year left on his contract. Mikel Arteta is confident that Arsenal will extend Saliba's contract.

Team Talk reports that Arsenal are in advanced talks to extend William Saliba's contract. The club wants the extension signed ahead of the January transfer window, as continued interest from Real Madrid has raised concerns about his future.

Arsenal are "100%" confident that William Saliba will stay in north London amid uncertainty over his rapidly expiring contract, according to CaughtOffside.

Arsenal have reportedly sent William Saliba their opening contract proposal, aiming to tie him to a new five-year deal. Sporting director Andrea Berta is accelerating talks. The deal would include a pay rise, taking Saliba above £200k-per-week (up from his current £190k-per-week). Arsenal are keen to avoid him entering the final year of his contract and are acting to keep him amid interest from Real Madrid and several unnamed elite European clubs. Source: Foot Mercato, Charles Watts.

Contract extension negotiations between Arsenal and William Saliba are ongoing and described as complex but positive. Arsenal see Saliba as crucial to their project and want to secure his long-term commitment amid interest from clubs across Europe. Source: Charles Watts for CaughtOffside.

William Saliba has said he will 'hopefully' pen a new deal at the Emirates as he heads into his final two years of his current contract.

Arsenal is close to finalizing a contract extension with William Saliba despite disruptions caused by his agent.

The contract renewal negotiations for William Saliba with Arsenal are proceeding positively. There is a clear willingness from the player to remain in London. The club is confident that agreements will be reached despite the awareness that negotiations may take time.

Team Talk reports on the contract situation of William Saliba at Emirates Stadium amidst interest from Real Madrid. There is growing optimism that William Saliba will soon sign a new deal at Emirates Stadium. While he is the dream signing for Real Madrid, the move is considered 'impossible' in the coming transfer window.

Andrea Berta, Arsenal's sporting director, has initiated negotiations to extend William Saliba's contract, which currently runs until June 2027. This is part of an effort to prevent Saliba from joining Real Madrid. The negotiations have intensified recently, with the aim of reaching an agreement soon.

Arsenal is preparing a contract offer to secure William Saliba long-term. If accepted, he would become one of the top earners in the team. Saliba is currently under contract until 2027.

Arsenal is aware of the interest from Real Madrid and has started discussions to offer William Saliba a new contract, aiming to retain him at the club.

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