Official announcement! Gabriel s arsenal is determined by the Arsenal defense cornerstone renews its contract until 2029

On June 6, the Premier League Arsenal Club officially announced that the team's Brazilian central defender Gabriel has officially signed a new long-term contract with the club. The contract extension is extended for two years based on the original contract (expired in 2027), locking the future of the defensive core at Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2029.

Gabriel, 27, has quickly grown into an indispensable key figure in the team's defense since joining Arsenal from Ligue 1 Lille in 2020. So far, he has made 210 appearances in various competitions for the Gunners, contributing a stable defensive performance and impressive offensive output. Head coach Arteta obviously hopes to clarify Gabriel's core position in the team's long-term plan through this early renewal. The central defender combination of Gabriel and Saliba is one of the cornerstones of Arsenal's rise in recent years. Since their partnership in 2022, the two have not only had a tacit understanding and solid understanding on the defensive end, but also showed strong power in the positioning ball offense. Since Gabriel entered the Premier League, he has scored the most goals (17 goals), scored the most headers (12 goals), and participated in the most zero-blocking games (57 games). This series of dazzling data perfectly interprets his top value on both offense and defense.

Gabriel could not hide his excitement for the successful renewal: "I was still a young player when I joined. After nearly 5 years, I have learned a lot and felt extremely happy and proud. It was a wonderful journey and I am very happy to continue. I hope to win the trophy for this club because I love Arsenal deeply and my family loves it too."

Gabriel's importance was cruelly confirmed at the end of last season. Absent from the last two months of injury caused a heavy blow to Arsenal's season sprint. Without this defensive defensive needle, the Gunners fell behind in the critical stage of the Premier League championship and eventually finished second; at the same time, they were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. His absence has significantly affected the team's offense and defense, especially in set pieces tactics and defensive stability.

In the fiercely competitive Premier League and even European arena, retaining core players is a key step for the club to maintain competitiveness. Gabriel is in the prime of his career, and his central defender partner with Saliba is recognized as one of the top combinations in the Premier League and even Europe. This successful contract renewal not only stabilized the morale of the army, but also sent a strong signal to the outside world that Arsenal continues to build and is determined to compete for the championship.