An insight into the terms of the new contract signed by Arsenal defender William Saliba has been provided late on Thursday evening.
The subject of youngster Saliba’s future has of course taken its place centre stage in the headlines on the red half of north London across the day to date.
This comes after any remaining sliver of doubt surrounding the Frenchman’s commitment to the Arsenal cause was put to bed.
As confirmed by a number of reliable sources, Saliba has put pen to paper on a new contract with Mikel Arteta’s side.
🚨 EXCL: big day for Arsenal as William Saliba signs his new long term contract valid until June 2027.
It’s finally done and sealed.
Saliba accepted the proposal in June — documents are finally signed, today is the day.
It will also include an option until 2028.
🔴⚪️✍🏻 #AFC pic.twitter.com/GTxUO3OUl2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2023
Prior to contrary reports, however, it is understood that, in fact, Saliba’s fresh Emirates terms do not include an option for the Gunners to extend for a further year.
This comes as Arsenal insider David Ornstein provides a fresh insight into the agreement in question.
However, ‘the terms do not include an option to extend’.
Furthermore, it is revealed that the 22-year-old will earn a sum in the region of £10 million-per-year over the duration of his contract.
Significantly from an Arsenal perspective, the deal does not feature a release clause.
🚨 William Saliba today signed new 4yr contract at Arsenal. 22yo defender was into final 12mnths of previous deal + fresh terms secure him until 2027 – no option to extend. Worth ~£10m per year, no release clause. Announcement on Friday @TheAthleticFC #AFC https://t.co/7Q9yHZqyUB
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 6, 2023
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