Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes extends contract for four more years, bolstering Mikel Arteta's ambitions for a Premier League championship.
Arsenal's defensive linchpin, Gabriel Magalhães, is now firmly committed to the team until 2029, according to club sources. This significant move comes as a major boost to manager Mikel Arteta and his plans for a Premier League title challenge.
Long-term talks have been ongoing for several months, with Gabriel's previous contract set to expire in 2027 summer. New sporting director Andrea Berta, who prioritized locking down key first-team stars to long-term deals, finalized the deal, with the Brazilian defender set to earn north of £100,000-a-week.
Following Gabriel's commitment, other players, including Bukayo Saka, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and William Saliba, are expected to follow suit with their contract renewals in the coming weeks. Saliba, however, has caught the attention of Real Madrid, adding pressure for Arsenal to complete the negotiation quickly[5].
The extension of Gabriel's contract puts an end to speculation surrounding his potential move to Saudi Arabia, with the offer to treble his weekly earnings. The 27-year-old teased Arsenal supporters with an Instagram post on the Emirates pitch yesterday, hinting at his contract renewal.
Upon confirming his new deal, Gabriel voiced his gratitude to the club:
Since joining Arsenal from Lille in September 2020, Gabriel has formed a formidable partnership with Saliba, becoming one of Arteta's crucial figures at the core of Arsenal's defense. Over the past year, he has missed just 15 Prem games and scored 17 league goals, more than any other defender during Arsenal's set-piece dominance period.
Gabriel is currently recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in April, which required surgery, and is expected to make a full recovery in time for Arsenal's pre-season tour to Singapore and Hong Kong in July[3].
Exciting developments are underway at Arsenal, with contract negotiations for key players in progress and a promising future ahead, as Gabriel reaffirmed his commitment to the club[5].
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European leagues now have one less potential transfer target as Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães extends his contract, committing to the Premier League club until 2029. This deal sees Gabriel reuniting with fellow defender William Saliba, who is currently attracting interest from Real Madrid, increasing the urgency for Arsenal to seal the negotiations with its key players.
