Arsenal Defender Gabriel Signs New Deal, Expects Different Title Outcome

Gabriel Magalhaes, a key defender for Arsenal, expressed confidence that the 2025-26 season will be different as the club aims to end their trophy drought which has lasted since the 2020 FA Cup win. Despite finishing second in the Premier League for three consecutive years and reaching the semi-finals in multiple competitions last season, Arsenal have struggled with injuries to key attackers such as Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Jesus, which disrupted their campaign. Arsenal have made significant moves in the transfer market, signing players like Martín Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, with further deals in progress, signaling their intent to strengthen the squad. Gabriel recently signed a new long-term contract extending to 2029, rejecting offers from Saudi clubs, motivated by the belief that this season will yield major silverware. The team began their pre-season tour in Asia, preparing to compete strongly under manager Mikel Arteta, who has transformed the club since 2019 but is yet to secure a major trophy aside from the FA Cup. Gabriel emphasized that while past seasons have seen Arsenal come close, the club is focused on avoiding excuses and is determined to seize the opportunity this year to win big titles.