William Saliba is retained at Arsenal until June 2030. The 25-year-old defender earns £250,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
William Saliba
Current Club: Arsenal
🌍 French/Cameroonian
💰 Weekly Wage: £250,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
William Saliba earns 387.6% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
William Alain André Gabriel Saliba is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender (right-footed center-back) for the Premier League club Arsenal and the France national team.
Saliba was born in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. His father is Lebanese, and his mother is Cameroonian.
Arsenal signed him in July 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does William Saliba's contract expire?
William Saliba's current contract expires on June 30, 2030.
How much does William Saliba earn per week?
William Saliba earns approximately £250,000 per week.
Who does William Saliba play for?
William Saliba currently plays for Arsenal.
What position does William Saliba play?
William Saliba plays as a defender.
How old is William Saliba?
William Saliba is 25 years old.
What is William Saliba's annual salary?
Annualised, William Saliba's basic salary is approximately £13,000,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £250,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can William Saliba sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules William Saliba can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2030.
How many months are left on William Saliba's contract?
William Saliba has approximately 47 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2030. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does William Saliba's wage compare to other defenders?
William Saliba earns roughly 4.88x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so William Saliba is paid 4.88x the position average.
When was William Saliba born?
William Saliba was born on March 24, 2001, making the player 25 years old as of today.