Brazil defender Gabriel extends at Arsenal until 2029
The 27-year-old joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 side Lille in September 2020 and has made 210 appearances in all competitions, becoming a key member of our defensive unit as well as scoring 20 goals.
Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhaes has signed a new long-term contract with English Premier League side Arsenal.
The 27-year-old joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 side Lille in September 2020 and has made 210 appearances in all competitions, becoming a key member of our defensive unit as well as scoring 20 goals.
He started his career with Avai in Santa Catarina in Brazil before making the move to France in January 2017, when he signed for Lille.
The centre-back spent time on loan with Troyes in Ligue 1 and Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb, where he won the domestic double in the 2017/18 campaign.
"Arsenal is an amazing club and I'm so proud to sign a new contract. I love this club, I love the supporters, my teammates, I love this stadium. I'm so proud and thank you for all the support. We continue together for the future," he told Arsenal.com.
Gabriel has become a critical part of Arsenal's set-piece strategy at both ends of the pitch.
Offensively, his aerial threat has produced 17 league goals since his arrival - the most by any Premier League defender in that period.
Defensively, his absence was keenly felt late last season after a hamstring injury in April sidelined him for the run-in.
Arsenal's vulnerability from set pieces in the final weeks of the campaign highlighted his importance, with the Gunners conceding multiple goals from dead-ball situations against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Southampton.
Statistically, around 40% of Arsenal's expected goals conceded from set pieces after his injury came during this period.
