William Saliba's new Arsenal contract has now been sorted, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively informed

 William Saliba's new Arsenal contract has now been sorted, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively informed GIVEMESPORT.

The defender was set to become a free agent next year, but the Italian journalist says he will be staying at the Emirates on a long-term deal.

According to 90min, Saliba's contract extension, as well as Reiss Nelson's, could be confirmed this week.

Last month, The Athletic reported that the 22-year-old had agreed a new four-year deal with Arsenal in a huge boost to Mikel Arteta.

The same outlet also claimed that Saliba was attracting interest from other clubs in the Premier League and abroad, but the Frenchman has decided to remain in north London.

He was an extremely important player for the Gunners last season, so losing him would have been a major blow for Arteta.