The 25-year-old was quickly thrown into the demanding task of containing Kylian Mbappé — and handled it admirably. The French forward failed to score across both legs of their Champions League semi-final clash, a testament to Kiwior’s defensive discipline and positioning.
Kiwior hasn’t hidden his desire to leave and has recently expressed interest in returning to Italy, according to previous reports from TBR. With playing time far from guaranteed at Arsenal, a summer move remains a strong possibility.
Arsenal’s Contract Hopes
TBR now report that Arsenal remain optimistic about keeping the defender and are preparing a contract extension with an improved deal structure. The club are eager to reward the progress Kiwior has made since his arrival and hope a revised package — likely including increased wages — could convince him to stay.
However, with the Saliba-Gabriel partnership firmly established, offering a major increase in minutes will be difficult — and that may prove decisive in Kiwior’s thinking.
Rising Interest from Italy
The strongest interest is coming from Italy, with Juventus leading the race. The Turin-based club are reportedly prepared to offer Kiwior a starting role — a proposition that may be difficult to turn down.
Other Serie A clubs have also shown interest, alongside teams in France, Germany, and Spain. But it’s understood that if Kiwior does leave, his preference remains a return to Italy.
Arsenal’s Stance
The £20 million fee Arsenal paid for Kiwior now looks like smart business — and the club are expected to demand at least double that figure if a contract extension isn’t agreed. While Arsenal remain hopeful, this situation may develop quickly as the summer window approaches.