LONDON, June 6 -- Arsenal center back Gabriel Magalhaes signed a new long-term deal Friday that will reportedly keep the Brazil international at the club until 2029.

Gabriel missed the last two months of the season with a hamstring injury but has formed a formidable partnership with France international William Saliba to anchor an Arsenal defense that has been the best in the Premier League, reports AP.

"I arrived here as a young player and after almost five years I'm so happy and I've learned a lot," Gabriel said. "I'm so proud of myself, it's an amazing journey, and I'm so happy to continue it."

The 27-year-old defender joined the Gunners in 2020 from French club Lille and has played 210 games in all competitions. He has scored 20 go...