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William Saliba has 28 caps for France since making his debut in 2022 Arsenal defender William Saliba has agreed a new five-year contract with the club. The France international has two years left on his existing deal, but BBC Sport has been told he will sign up in the coming days to stay until 2030. Saliba, 24, joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne in July 2019 but was loaned back to the French club for the 2019-20 season before having further loan spells in Ligue 1 at Nice and Marseille. He has established himself as a key part of manager Mikel Arteta's defence since making his debut in August 2022 and has made 137 appearances for Arsenal. Saliba's existing contract was due to expire in June 2027 and his impressive form had drawn transfer interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. His commitment to the Gunners will be a further boost to Arteta's Premier League and Champions League ambitions, after Saliba's centre-back partner Gabriel Magalhaes agreed a long-term deal until 2029 in June. Arsenal travel to St James' Park to face Newcastle in the top-flight on Sunday. Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Ask about Arsenal - what do you want to know? Liverpool big crackdown on ticket touting revealed 'Every idea is a good idea' - how would 64-team World Cup look? US will fight any attempt to ban Israel from World Cup The gang who stole over £50 million from taxpayers Drs Chris and Xand get to the bottom of back pain Stacey and Joe welcome you back to Pickle Cottage Matcha: From centuries-old tradition to global health trend 'Every idea is a good idea' - how would 64-team World Cup look? 'A cool scene' - but will Bethpage's first tee intimidate Europe? From Bayern despair to Liverpool brilliance - the rise of Gravenberch Chasing greatness through grief - England's warrior queen Lamine Yamal - the eve of a new football era 'Bird became cricket legend without scoring a run for England' Who are the players in England's Ashes squad? Why NFL Dublin opens 'new chapter' for Irish sport How will each side fare in Prem Rugby? Club-by-club preview 'I flew 5, 500 miles and paid £900 for a Premier League ticket but was turned away' 'It's like gambling' - how public battle to be heroes at Bethpage Is Verstappen back in the title race? - F1 Q&A From All Blacks to Red Roses - Mitchell's coaching journey Has modern football adopted the Allardyce playbook? We asked him Forty years on, how Jacklin revitalised Ryder Cup Horner, the £52m pay-off, and what next for ex-Red Bull boss? Hampton's rise to best keeper in the world Why do West Ham keep conceding from corners? GB fail to win gold for first time in 20 years - where it went wrong Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.