William Saliba Makes Decision on Arsenal Contract, Real Madrid Transfer

 The process is now almost complete and manager Mikel Arteta will be delighted to have secured the future of one of the most important players in his squad.

Saliba had an uncomfortable start to life at Arsenal under Arteta. 

He was left out of the Gunners’ Premier League squad for the 2020–21 season and then spent 18 months on loan in France, 

where he firmly justified Arsenal’s decision to spend £27 million ($36.4 million) to secure his signature in 2019.

He has gone to to make 139 appearances for Arsenal, with only five players managing more minutes under Arteta to date.

Saliba is set to become the fourth high-profile extension at Arsenal this year. 

Centre back partner Gabriel Magalhães inked a four-year deal in June, just days before Myles Lewis-Skelly committed the next five years of his career to Arsenal. 

Ethan Nwaneri signed his new deal in August.

🚨 William Saliba has agreed a new Arsenal contract, keeping him at the club until 2030, as per @David_Ornstein ✍️🔴

The Gunners have got one over on Madrid yet again 😅 pic.twitter.com/9yFXWaQ7gc

— LiveScore (@livescore) September 25, 2025