Arsenal defender William Saliba has reportedly agreed a new long-term contract this week, despite interest from Real Madrid.
The Frenchman will commit his future to Arsenal, as reported by The Athletic journalist, David Ornstein, who first broke the news on Thursday morning.
“EXCLUSIVE: William Saliba commits future to Arsenal by agreeing new long-term contract. 24yo centre-back entered final 2yrs of previous deal + Real Madrid among suitors," he said on X.
“But France int’l wanted #AFC stay & expected to sign in coming days.”
Saliba had been the subject of interest from Madrid for a number of months as the LaLiga giants attempted to upgrade their defence after raiding a number of Premier League sides for their defensive assets, such as Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen.
Saliba's current terms expire in June 2027, and he joins the likes of centre-back partner Gabriel Magalhaes and fellow defender Myles Lewis-Skelly in signing fresh terms earlier this season.
In June, Saliba insisted he was happy in North London and hinted he would stay.