EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal made Leandro Trossard contract breakthrough in Dubai

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal and Leandro Trossard are moving closer to resolving the Belgian forward’s contract situation.

We can reveal that fresh and positive talks took place during the Gunners’ mid-season warm-weather training camp in Dubai.

Discussions over a new deal had stalled in January, primarily due to disagreements over the length of the contract on offer. However, FootballTransfers is told that negotiations have been reopened, with both parties keen to reach an agreement.

Trossard, who joined from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023, currently earns around £90,000 per week. Arsenal had initially proposed an extension, but the 30-year-old forward was holding out for a longer-term commitment.

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Sources indicate that Trossard is seeking a two-year extension with an option for a further year, along with a pay increase that would take him into six-figure weekly earnings.

While no final agreement has been reached, there is growing optimism that a deal can be struck, with both the player and the club eager to continue their successful partnership.

Arsenal agreed to re-engage in talks earlier this month, and recent developments suggest that negotiations are heading in a favourable direction after the breakthrough in Dubai.

Trossard at Arsenal

Since arriving in North London, Trossard has proven to be a valuable asset for Mikel Arteta’s side. The Belgian has made 104 appearances for the club, scoring 23 goals and providing 18 assists.

In the current 2024–25 Premier League season, he has played in 24 matches, logging 1,450 minutes on the pitch. Trossard has started 16 of those games, contributing four goals and four assists.

His versatility and ability to deliver in key moments have made him a crucial part of Arteta’s squad, particularly during injury absences for other key attackers.

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With Arsenal’s Dubai training camp providing a chance for further discussions, there is growing confidence that Trossard’s future will be resolved soon.

With Kai Havertz now joining Gabriel Jesus on the list of players out for the remainder of the season, Trossard’s influence will only continue to grow in the final months of the campaign.

Both the player and the club are keen to put the contract uncertainty behind them as Arsenal push for silverware in the second half of the season.