Last September, William Saliba officially extended his contract with Arsenal until June 2030. A strong signal sent by the English vice-champion to clubs interested in the French central defender.
Before sealing his future with the Gunners, the tricolor rock, who has established himself as one of the best players in his position over the last few seasons, had long been associated with Real Madrid. Rumors spoke of his recruitment, like that of his compatriot Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), by the Spanish giant.
“It’s always tempting when a club like that makes you feel good”
But Saliba never really doubted his future. At the microphone of Téléfoot this Sunday, the former Marseillais reaffirmed his desire to fill his trophy cabinet with Arsenal.
“It’s always tempting when a club like that hits you. For me, the goal was to continue at Arsenal, to win trophies before thinking about anything else. Bondy’s connection (with Kylian Mbappé, editor’s note), she is in the French team for the moment »he confided.
