Jurrien Timber, 24-year-old Dutch international, plays as a defender for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. He joined the Gunners in the year 2023 from the Eredivisie club FC Ajax. Timber has been a pillar of the club since the time he recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered during his first game in 2023. He bounced back from it in a sensational fashion and has been one of Arsenal's most consistent performers in the previous season.
He made a total of 51 appearances for the Gunners in the previous season and impressed the fans with his abilities. Mikel Arteta considers the 24-year-old as one of the faces of Arsenal’s future and wants him to stay at the club. According to latest reports, Arsenal have opened talks with Jurrien Timber
regarding the extension of his contract which is currently set to expire in the year 2028. Despite talks being at early stages, Arteta is confident to get the deal over the line as he feels that Timber is very happy at Arsenal.
After Saliba, Arsenal keen on getting over the line for Timber and Saka: Reports
Arsenal are one of the most balanced teams in the Premier League and currently have one of the best squad depths in the whole of Europe. They are looking to build a squad for the future and want to back most of their current players to continue playing for the club. They have already completed the contract extension of William Saliba until the year 2030 and alongside the likes of Timber, they are also in talks with English forward Bukayo Saka over a long-term contract.
Arsenal have made a fantastic start to the Premier League and currently sit in second place in the table. They will be looking forward to building on their performances and shape the team in their quest for silverware.
