That decision underlined the club’s stance that the French international is non-negotiable, a position that now faces renewed pressure with Real Madrid reportedly making the 23-year-old their priority target.
Saliba has been instrumental for Arsenal, establishing himself as one of Europe’s leading defenders since becoming a first-team regular in 2022.
He has been pivotal alongside Gabriel Magalhães in the Gunners’ rise in recent months and has shone bright enough to attract interest from Europe’s elite, including PSG and Real Madrid.
The Frenchman, contracted until 2027, is equally committed to the Gunners. Speaking recently, he said, “Yeah of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago but it’s only my third season and I’m enjoying everything-the players, the staff and the fans-so why not?” His words mirror a player fully invested in Arsenal’s long-term vision.
Reports say the Spanish giants are ready to better PSG’s offer, going as high as over €100 million in order to solve their defensive woes, but going by Arsenal’s previous stance and Saliba’s happiness in North London, Madrid’s interest is likely to be met with frustration.
The snubbing of the PSG offer by Arsenal was a statement of intent. Saliba is more than an elite player; he is the anchor on which ambitions of the club are to be pinned. While Real Madrid may come testing, the previous stance-added to Saliba’s loyalty-suggests the Gunners have no plans to part ways with their star defender anytime soon.
In fact, it was reported in November that talks had started over a new deal for Saliba.
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