Arsenal defender William Saliba has spoken up about his future, and fans finally have clarity about his plans.
Arsenal moving fast to keep Saliba at the heart of defense
North London side, Arsenal are working hard to secure a new deal for William Saliba. He is one of the most reliable players in Mikel Arteta’s setup.
Despite having a contract until 2027, the club wants to lock him in for the long haul. That is especially with Real Madrid keeping close watch. He is putting together one of the strongest pairings in the league alongside Gabriel Magalhaes. He has helped the Gunners to keep the best defensive record this season only conceding 23 goals.
Reports from France suggest Arsenal have tabled a highly attractive offer. They are pushing for a quick response to shut down any chance of Madrid making a move. Now, Andrea Berta is in charge of sporting decisions. So, the club’s contract talks have taken a serious tone.
Defender’s ambition matches Gunners’ vision
Rumours around a shock swap deal with Madrid involving Rodrygo surfaced. But, there’s little to no chance of that happening. Saliba has expressed his ambitions to become a long-time presence at Arsenal and win big. He was explicit when he said regarding to his future and he wants trophies.
Last season, the defender played 49 games overall. He has been a key player for Arteta. He has calmness, strength, and intelligence at the back. His came from Saint-Etienne to being a big player at the Emirates.
Contract talks are reportedly going very well, and both sides appear ready to sign on. But, fans are hoping for formal confirmation soon. Now, the goal is to secure the future of the face of the Gunners’ defense for years to come. The fans will be waiting for that update eagerly.
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