Saliba signs five-year Arsenal deal through 2030

William Saliba signed a new five year contract with Arsenal on September 30, 2025, committing the 24 year old France centre back to the club through June 2030 and saying he wants to help end Arsenal's run without major silverware. The extension secures one of the club's defensive leaders as Arsenal prepare to challenge on multiple fronts this season.

The deal has been reported at around £250,000 per week, a rise that places Saliba among the club's highest earners and makes him the third highest paid player at the Emirates behind Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal's total weekly wage bill is estimated at about £3.49 million, the second highest in the Premier League. The club has also recently tied down teammates Gabriel, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly to long term contracts as part of a broader effort to retain a core group of players.

Speaking after the announcement, Saliba said he was pleased to commit his future but stressed the objective remains winning trophies. "I'm happy now, but not 100 per cent happy, because we have to do more," he said. "We have to win titles, because it's what we want, what the club wants." He added that he had turned down outside...