Official: William Saliba pens a new contract with Arsenal and given a new jersey Number

The French international had a great season with the Gunners as they got close to securing their first Premier League title.

The defender was awarded a new contract by the club but had to negotiate certain terms on the contract before signing.

However, after several weeks of negotiation with his representative, he officially extended his stay at the Emirates.

The Gunners have announced on their official Twitter account that William Saliba has extended his contract at the club.

The France international signed a new four-year contract on Thursday, according to Football London, keeping him in north London until at least 2027. 

The deal was announced on the club's official website and social media platforms almost 24 hours later.

Romano Fabrizio on Twitter also said, “Official, confirmed. William Saliba signs a new long-term deal at Arsenal valid until June 2027.”

According to reports, Saliba has been given a new jersey No which he is expected to wear ahead of next season.

Romano Fabrizio on Twitter confirmed that “William Saliba will wear the number ️ 2 jersey at Arsenal starting from next season.”

Arsenal's official Twitter account also dropped a tweet saying, “New season. New number. Same Wilo.”

London Football reported that the saga of Saliba and the number two shirt began last year when he shared a photo of his brand-new Nike sneakers with the inscription "WS2" on Instagram.

He wore this identical shirt number for Marseille the previous season, therefore the picture clearly demonstrated that he has grown fond of it.