‘I want to win trophies’ – Saliba signs the new agreement with Arsenal

William Saliba has ended months of speculation about his future by signing a new Long -term contract with ArsenalThe club confirmed Tuesday.

According to reports, the The new agreement of the France International Center extends until 2030Meanwhile, the player and the Premier League club continue his impulse to end a drought of the title of two decades.

“I feel proud and at home” – Saliba when committing to Arsenal

Speaking after putting the pen on paper, the 24 -year -old is delighted to extend his stay in northern London.

“I feel proud of myself because I signed for the first time in 2019, and now in 2025, I’m still here to extend my contract. I am very happy.” Said Saliba.

“I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good team, we have a good staff. The coach is perfect for me, so it is the best place to be.

“I enjoy every day when I have the opportunity to use this shirt. I try to give everything, and now I will give this club even more fans.

“The boss is one of the best coaches in the world. He has helped me a lot, he and his staff, so I am very happy to have them as a coach.”

“Now I am 24 years old, and I think I have not reached my peak. I have many things to improve, many things to give to this team, and I know that the coach and staff will help me become the best or one of the best defenders in the world and win trophies.”

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Saliba reveals why he rejected Madrid for Arsenal

The extension of the Saliba contract occurs despite the strong interest of real Madridwho successfully attracted Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Liverpool this summer.

When asked why he did not follow the same path, Saliba was clear about his ambitions:

“He won some titles with Liverpool, with me I didn’t win anything here except the community shield.”

“I want to stay here and win many trophies. I love this club, I could not leave this club without returning something, I have not won anything. I want to stay here and win.”

Your decision is a significant impulse to Mikel Arteta’s sidewho are determined to win their first Premier League title since 2004.

Saliba has formed one of the most formidable defensive matches in the League together with Gabriel Magalhãeswho signed a new agreement earlier this year, keeping it in the club until 2029.

From doubts to defensive pillar

Saliba’s trip at Arsenal has been resilience and development.

• He joined the gunners in 2019 of Saint-étienne for £ 27 million ($ 36.6 million).

• Loan spells followed in Saint-étienne, Nice and Marseille, where he was appointed Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.

• Since he returned, he has consolidated his place as a starter, doing 140 appearances to date.

Berta: “He is one of the best in the world”

Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea Berta He praised the defender’s growth and commitment.

“We are so happy that William has committed his future to be part of what we are building here.” Berta said.

“In the last three seasons, William has become an incredible defender whose composure, intelligence and physical presence make him one of the best in the world.”

“It will continue its development with Arsenal to reach new heights.

“His consistency, maturity and ability to influence the parties will continue to be a great asset for us and we expect many more bigger performances in the heart of our defense.”