Saliba commits to Arsenal and rejects Real Madrid for title dreams. William Saliba, a defender in the North London club has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal. This family ties him to this Emirates stadium till the summer of 2030. The 24-year-old French internation having a contract of two years to go. He has now become one of the most important players on the team. This news of a late September, 2025 date run a rumor months long that the coveted centre-back was set to move to the Spanish powerhouse, Real Madrid.
William Saliba has opened up on the interest received from Real Madrid last summer, reaffirming his commitment to winning trophies with Arsenal 🗣️🔴 pic.twitter.com/SYIrREieSl
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 3, 2025
The new deal is an investing huge money in the defensive future of Arsenal. The club has not made its official payments. However, various sources have revealed the increase in the salary of Saliba to an approximate of PS250,000 per week. Thus, he is one of the highest paid players in the club. This promise highlights the importance of him to the project manager who is Mikel Arteta.
Unfinished Business: Rejecting Madrid for Arsenal Glory
The charm of Real Madrid is hard to disagree with. However, the motivation of Saliba is an intense wish to receive major trophies with Arsenal. He freely admitted that the temptation was real by a Madrid transfer but put his decision in terms of some unfinished business in North London.
Cornerstone of a Project
A monumental piece of business by Saliba is an ultimate achievement to Arsenal, arguably their best in 2025. He is the most recent star player to sign long-term. After the renewals of other defender Gabriel Magalhaes and academy graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. This trend is a sign of the club being successful in creating a stable and talented core with the best of its years ahead of it.
A Statement of Intent
The fact that William Saliba commits to turn his nose up at Real Madrid and dedicate his best years to Arsenal is not merely a contract extension, but a very strong statement. It also proves that Arsenal is again a place where the world-class talent feels that it can reach its highest goals. Saliba acquisition to the club is a cultural change. It is considering that the club has lost some of its most successful players to its competitors. The Gunners and their allies now have the chance to enjoy the fruits of their defensive rock. This is now firmly in place to believe that major trophies Saliba desires are finally accessible.
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