Arsenal defender Gabriel has signed a new four‑year deal at the club. His new contract runs until 2029. His previous deal was set to expire in 2027. He is 27 years old. He missed the final 12 matches of the season because of injury. He is expected to be fit for the 2025/26 season. He arrived at the club from Lille in 2020 for £27 million. He has made 210 appearances so far. He has scored 20 goals in all competitions.
He has formed a strong defensive partnership with William Saliba. He has become a weapon at set‑pieces. On signing the new deal he said he arrived as a young player. He said he is so happy after almost five years. He said he has learned a lot. He said he is proud of himself. He said it has been an amazing journey. He said he is happy to continue it. He said he hopes to win some trophies. He said he loves the club. He said his family loves the club too. He said he loves the supporters. He said he loves his teammates. He said he loves the stadium. He said he is proud..
He thanked everyone for the support. He said they have done good things. He said now it is time to win trophies. He said they will continue together for the future. He missed the last two months of the campaign. He needed surgery on a hamstring in April. He is expected to be fit for next season. The club want to tie down other players too. They want to extend William Saliba. They want to extend Bukayo Saka. They announced Jorginho will leave at the end of the month. They announced Kieran Tierney will also leave then. Thomas Partey’s contract is due to expire. Talks are ongoing with him. Gabriel is vital for Arsenal in both boxes. He is one of the Premier League’s top centre‑backs. He is strong defensively.
He is a threat from set‑pieces. He has 17 goals since joining. He has five more than any other defender. He is noticed at defensive set‑pieces too. The Gunners became leaky late in the season. They conceded from set‑pieces at home to Bournemouth. They conceded from set‑pieces against Crystal Palace. They conceded from set‑pieces at Southampton. About 40 % of Arsenal’s expected goals conceded from set‑pieces came after Gabriel’s injury. His partnership with Saliba is a main reason for his success. They are both fluent in French. They have been mainstays in the defence. The last game of the season was a 2‑1 win away at Southampton.
It was the first time they played without both Gabriel and Saliba in nearly four years. He has signed until 2029. Fans can expect more of his rivalry with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Gabriel is vital on both ends of the pitch. He is strong in the air. He is quick into challenges. He reads the game well. He is tall. He times his jumps well. He wins headers. He blocks shots. He reads runs. He passes the ball out from the back. He is calm under pressure. He keeps his composure. He shows leadership. He is vocal on the pitch. He commands his area. He organises the backline. He helps younger players. He leads by example. He is professional in training. He works hard off the pitch too. He follows recovery protocols. He works on strength and conditioning. He does extra sessions. He is disciplined. He eats well. He sleeps well.
He avoids risks. He focuses on fitness. He wants to avoid another injury. He values the medical team. He trusts the staff. He does rehab exercises. He builds muscle. He restores his hamstring. He regains flexibility. He tests his fitness. He joins team practice. He completes full training. He warms up properly. He cools down properly. He massages his muscle. He stretches daily. He listens to his body. He reports pain early. He avoids overtraining. He balances load. He travels with the team. He adapts to fixtures. He maintains peak form. He supports his teammates. He celebrates clean sheets. He celebrates goals. He celebrates victories. He accepts defeats. He analyses mistakes. He learns from them. He watches replay.
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He improves positioning. He improves timing. He improves decision‑making. He studies opponents. He studies tactics. He studies set‑piece routines. He studies aerial battles. He studies zonal marking vs man marking. He follows Arteta’s plans. He follows staff guidance. He stays engaged. He stays motivated. He stays ambitious. He aims to win Premier League. He aims to go deep in Champions League. He aims to win FA Cup. He aims to win Community Shield. He aims to win league cup. He aims to win other trophies. He wants to bring silverware back to Emirates. He wants to give joy to fans. He wants to repay their support. He wants to leave a legacy. He wants to be a club legend. He wants to stay at Arsenal until retirement. He wants to return to Lille one day as a hero. He wants to win everything.
He wants to play every week. He wants to stay injury‑free. He wants to lead the defence. He wants to mentor younger defenders. He wants to be captain one day. He wants to build strong relationships. He wants to push for the Champions League spots. He wants to keep Arsenal at the top. He wants to fight for the title each season. He wants to compete with Manchester City. He wants to challenge Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs. He wants to respect rivals. He wants to beat them. He wants to win head‑to‑head. He wants to score from set‑pieces. He wants to defend crosses. He wants to block shots. He wants to intercept passes. He wants to clear lines. He wants clean sheets. He wants to help the team. He wants to play well for Arsenal. He loves the fans. He loves the badge. He loves the colours. He loves the team. He loves London. He loves to live in London. He loves to walk around. He loves to visit museums. He loves to visit galleries. He loves to go to restaurants. He loves the food. He loves the culture. He loves the lifestyle.
He loves this chapter of his life. He loves this contract. He loves the future. He thanks Arsenal. He thanks Arteta. He thanks his teammates. He thanks the fans. He thanks his family. He thanks the staff. He thanks everyone. He says long live Arsenal.
