Arsenal have announced that defender Gabriel Magalhães has signed a new contract with the club that keeps him in north London until 2027.
This is said to be the first of what Premier League leaders hope will be a sequence of new deals agreed with key players, as the club also look to tie William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to long-term contracts. The Guardian reports. .
Gabriel’s old contract ran until 2025 and was signed after moving from Lille in September 2020. The new deal adds two years and better terms as a reward for the Brazilian’s performances since moving to the Emirates, as the defender He has become a cornerstone in Mikel Arteta’s team.
The centre-back has formed a strong partnership with Saliba this season and Arsenal’s defense has only been better than Newcastle’s so far this campaign.
The 24-year-old has made 83 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions and will now continue his journey at the Emirates.
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Mikel Arteta talks about Gabriel’s new contract with Arsenal
Speaking about Gabriel’s new deal at Arsenal, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta told Arsenal.com: “Gabi has shown great qualities since joining us. He is a young player with a great work ethic and his consistent strong performances have been very important to us over the last two seasons.
“Working with Gabi every day is a pleasure, she has formed strong relationships with everyone at the club and we are very pleased that she has committed to us on a long-term contract.”
With Gabriel just 24 and Saliba younger at 21, this is a partnership that has the potential to become something special as Arsenal continue to develop and challenge for trophies this season and beyond.
