"Arsenal defender William Saliba has agreed a five-year contract, sources have told ESPN. The France international is yet to sign the deal, but, first reported by the Athletic, he has agreed terms on the three-year extension in the belief that Arsenal is the right club at this stage in his career. The deal is a blow to Real Madrid, who were monitoring Saliba's situation as they are looking for a centre-back amid the uncertain futures of David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger."
"Saliba joined Arsenal at 18 years old before making loan moves to Saint-Étienne, Nice and Marseille. Since establishing himself in the Arsenal first-team, he has made 139 appearances for the club and been a crucial part of Mikel Arteta's years-long rebuild. He has helped Arsenal compete for the Premier League title in recent seasons, as well as making a stellar start this campaign in which the north London club are second with 10 points from their first five games."
William Saliba has agreed terms on a long-term contract with Arsenal but has not yet signed the deal. Real Madrid monitored Saliba while seeking a centre-back amid uncertainty over David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, and rated him ahead of Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté, though a move now appears unlikely because of his new long-term commitment. Saliba joined Arsenal at 18 and spent loan spells at Saint-Étienne, Nice and Marseille before establishing himself in the Arsenal first team. He has made 139 appearances and played a central role in Mikel Arteta's rebuild, helping Arsenal challenge for the Premier League and start the current season strongly.
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