Arsenal have announced a new contract for centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes until 2027. The defender has become an integral part of the team this season, playing 10 Premier League games since the start of the campaign.

The player joined the North London club in 2020, and has since become a regular in Mikel Arteta’s lineup. And now, he has been tied down for the coming years as a key part of the squad officially.

Gabriel Magalhaes signs new contract with Arsenal until 2027

Official. Gabriel Magalhães signs new long term deal with Arsenal. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC

“It’s great that we’ve agreed a new deal with Gabi. He’s still a young player and is part of our future. His performances since he joined us in 2020 have been very strong”, AFC director Edu says. pic.twitter.com/mmAcKRSnZa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 21, 2022

“I’m very happy to sign this new contract with Arsenal, because it’s such a big club. It’s my dream and today is the best day of my life. I’m so happy to extend my contract here. Every game the supporters are pushing the team in the stadium.

“It’s why I’m so happy to stay here. Arsenal is my home. In the future, I want to win games for Arsenal, I want to win trophies with Arsenal and stay here for a long time because it’s my home,” Gabriel Magalhaes told Arsenal’s official website.

With the impressive contributions from the Brazilian, Arsenal are currently at the top of the Premier League table. And Gabriel is also expected to be a part of Tite’s Brazilian national team for the World Cup, where he is also expected to make his first appearance.