Prepare in advance! Arsenal is preparing a generous contract extension for their key defender Saliba to prevent Real Madrid from poaching him [xueting]

Contract renewal negotiations are imminent. Saliba, who is 24 years old, currently has a contract that expires in 2027. The Gunners' top management believes that this summer is a crucial window period for contract renewal. Although the player just renewed his contract in 2023 and entered the top salary class of the team (with a weekly salary of about 190,000 pounds), the club is still preparing to further increase his benefits to make him one of the highest-paid defenders in European football.

After joining from Saint-Etienne for £27 million in 2019, Saliba was loaned out for more experience and eventually transformed into a world-class center-back under Arteta. His elegant playing style, excellent passing ability and calm match temperament perfectly meet the requirements of modern football for a center-back. Although the player is currently satisfied at the Emirates Stadium and has no intention of leaving, the fact that he has not yet won any major championships in his career may become a factor affecting his long-term planning.

Real Madrid is eyeing the French international with great interest. The La Liga giants have set their sights on him, believing that his technical characteristics can be perfectly integrated into the team's system. Although Arsenal is confident in retaining its players, it is still accelerating the renewal process. Currently, the negotiations are still in the early stages. The club hopes to secure this cornerstone of the defense through a new contract to avoid repeating the past situation where key players were poached.