William Saliba Shuts Down Madrid Rumors After Committing Future to Arsenal

William Saliba shuts down Real Madrid rumors as he commits to Arsenal until 2030, vowing to win trophies and build a legacy in North London.

Arsenal defender William Saliba shuts down Real Madrid rumors by committing his long-term future to the Gunners. The French centre-back signed a new deal until 2030, reaffirming his loyalty and ambition to bring success to Mikel Arteta’s side.

At just 24, Saliba has become a cornerstone of Arsenal’s defense. His five-year extension signals not only his belief in Arteta’s project but also his determination to build a legacy in North London. Despite Real Madrid’s reported interest, Saliba made it clear he never considered leaving.

“To be honest, I was not really focused on the clubs from the outside,” Saliba said. “I knew I wanted to stay here… I love this club, anI cannot leave without giving the fans something back.”

Trophies Over Temptation

Saliba admitted his motivation comes from a desire to win silverware. Pointing to players like Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, who lifted major honors early in his career, Saliba stressed he has unfinished business with Arsenal.

“I’ve done nothing for this club to think about leaving. I want to stay here and win a lot of trophies… At the end, it’s trophies, trophies, trophies.

Saliba’s Arsenal journey was far from easy. Signed in 2019, he endured several loan spells and a difficult six months without first-team football. At times, he doubted his future.

“You say: ‘Yeah, maybe I will never play for this club’. But I told myself I cannot leave without playing. Even in the bad moments, I kept believing.”

Focused on Arsenal’s Future

Now a regular starter and one of Europe’s most exciting defenders, Saliba is determined to help Arsenal finally lift the Premier League title. Surrounded by a young and ambitious squad, he believes success is within reach.

“We have a good team, we play well, we are strong. We only miss trophies. The team and I will give everything to win this title.”

By rejecting Real Madrid’s advances, Saliba has given Arsenal fans more than just a new contract—he has delivered a powerful message of loyalty and ambition. In a football era dominated by glamour moves, his decision to stay shows he wants to build something historic at the Emirates.

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