ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2024
- William Saliba enjoyed a stunning debut season for us last year, but the France international defender said he is now setting his sights much higher, after signing a new contract with the club.
The 22 year old first signed for us back in 2019, but after spending most of his first three years in London out on loan, he didn’t make his debut until the opening day of last season. Once he was in the team however, he barely missed a game, until injury brought a premature conclusion to his campaign in March.
But the imposing, powerful centre back showed exactly what he was about during the first part of the campaign, quickly proving himself as one of the best defenders in the league.
With the new season just over the horizon, William is itching to get back into action, especially with his long-term future now assured after putting pen to paper on a new deal.
“Honestly the decision was easy,” he said after signing his contract, “because I had a really good season last season, but unfortunately I didn't finish it because of injury. So I want more. I want to play more years for this amazing club. I didn't achieve anything yet, so I want to win everything with this club.”
Reflecting on his circuitous route to the Arsenal first team, after joining as an 18 year old four years ago, William believes his loan spells at Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille all contributed to making him the player he is now.
“It's good sometimes to learn like this,” he said. “I didn't play when I [first] came, so I learned a lot. I became a new man. It's important for the mentality and then I came back stronger last summer and I knew I would have a chance if I play well.
“I had the confidence of the coach and all the players so it was easy for me. But yeah, it's a good experience because had it been easy, maybe I would not be happy as I am today. The first two years was hard and now I'm happy because I worked hard and I didn't give up.”
That’s all in the past now, and having not played since limping off during our Europa League game at home to Sporting on March 16, he can’t wait to be back in action.
“I'm so, so, so hungry because I didn't play for four months and I didn't help my team. So I hope I won't have an injury this season, I want to be here all this season with the team. I'm so, so hungry to play on. I can't wait to be on the pitch.
“I think we can achieve everything,” he added. “Of course, it's easy to say this, but we have the coach, we have the character, we have the players and every year the team gets stronger. We have better players with a good mentality. We have a good experience from the last season as well. We know that the season is so long. So we are confident and we know we can do something good at this club.”
#arsenal #saliba
Enjoy match highlights, training and behind the scenes to get closer to the likes of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Vivianne Miedema, Gabriel Jesus, Alex Zinchenko, Leah Williamson, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kim Little, Gabriel Martinelli, Aaron Ramsdale, Beth Mead, Ben White and more.
Subscribe to the Official Arsenal TH-cam Channel: arsn.al/youtube
Follow us on Facebook: arsn.al/facebook
Follow us on Twitter: arsn.al/twitter
Follow us on Instagram: arsn.al/instagram
Follow us on TikTok: arsn.al/tiktok
This is the Official TH-cam channel for Arsenal Football Club.
For more match action, highlights and training videos, make sure you become a digital member and sign up to Arsenal Player. It's FREE and is the Home of the Game: arsn.al/arsenalplayer
Arsenal Football Club were formed in 1886 and amassed 13 League titles, 14 FA Cups. Some of their greatest players include: Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Robert Pires, Liam Brady, Patrick Vieira, Cliff Bastin and Charlie George. - กีฬา
Thanks to everyone who tried to convince saliba to sign a new contract because it is one of the greatest achievement we have as arsenal family
💯
they didnt try..they succeeded❤
@Zac774 not arguably, he is guy would moonwalk into every team In the world without a doubt, other than Kim jae I dont see anyone close to him tbh
It s more importante than signing rice
Your welcome
I don’t know about other fans but for me everything arsenal has been doing hasn’t sinked in i think maybe I’m still overwhelmed because I can’t believe our club is moving like this 😭😭
You must be a young buck lol arsenal justs going back to how they was nothing new to me
Edit: or how they should have been since highbury
C.o.y.g
@@42shredda yeah supported arsenal since 2012 so unfortunately I never witnessed the Highbury days
@@42shreddaI mean about time tho right? Its been more than a decade since we started moving like this, so it's new again but this time it might just might be a little better imo
@@42shredda bro to me this is unseen 😂😂 I thought last year was good but my god did they move fast this summer. Every transfer summer before last year I had to wait until the last day of the transfer day to see who we signed 😭😭😭
Or we just don’t care cos we should have been moving like this years ago
He’s unbelievable man. Colossal talent on the pitch but his mental strength is so inspiring. I keep thinking about the Fact he lost his mother so recently and how he has managed to conduct himself. We need to continue our support for him. Legend in the making ❤️
He's the cool down to earth french type. There are other types of french guys but this one is a calm reflective one. A bit like Henry
@@traductionscultureen-arver2307Henry never was calm. Maybe down to earth but never calm.
@@briannyamosi7406 off the pitch I mean he wasn't a crazy guy. Quite calm, with reporters, with coaches...but you're right he had some anger he needed to release..
He lost both his parents what a mindset he has!
The way he speaks you wont believe he's 22. Amazing talent, glad to see Arsenal tying this talented guys to long term deals
I was so worried back in 2021 watching him master the Ligue 1, taking his past into account it seemed like he was leaving 99%. As of now he's supposed to be the leader in defence for the next 5 years. So so pleased man.
❤❤❤
The media got clicks by putting a negative slant on everything - the truth is we don’t know what happens.
@@JoeCool90they're big time Arsenal haters, always looking for something to put us down, and in my opinion, it's because they sense something great is happening and they can't stand to see Arsenal doing great things, this is our season 🌄🙏
@@JoeCool90 true, but man that video in french u21 dressing room was... idk how to describe it ngl 🥶
@@xc3274 Boys being boys i guess?
Tying down one of the most elite young defenders in the world. So important for progression of the team ❤️
he is a freak. I dont think its possible for a 21 yr old defender to boss the most physical league in Europe.
@@truegunner7223boss defender signed to a boss team, Boss mode activated
Freak of nature
I remember The Arsenal with a French & English core. We rocked the PL. Bring it 💪🏾✊🏾
Very true, I also remember there were a couple Brazilian boys in the team back then as well, a bit like now too 👀👌🔥
This young team is full of desire and ambition, you love to see it. Arteta has absolutely brought back the golden days, just need the silverwares to be officially in the golden days. But we have time as we will keep improving
So proud of this young fella.. Also the team as a whole.. Watching them grow into young men that give everything for the badge... Such a great mix of youth & experience, it's l👀king bright for us Gooners. Bring on the new season & huge shout out to get these young fellas to sign up for the next few yrs... 👏🏽👊🏽❤️ N.LDN IS ALWAYS RED 🏮🏮🏮
Arteta has put together an amazing squad of young humble and amazingly talented players. There is definitely a feeling that they are on the cusp of something special.
He is a solid defender and i have no doubt he will help us win trophies this season and beyond. Great one Saliba!
Bit more than solid.
Since I started supporting Arsenal in 2006, I can say this is the most excited I have been for the season to begin. We will do something special.
I feel the same, UCL here we come
@@Leonidas037You missed lots… I’ve been going to every game since 86 and still do today
@@LordBonesawyou're a lucky human. Some of us were not even born then but carry the happy memories and stories of our fathers who supported before us. COYG
Out of the signings we've made so far this is by far the best one hands down, making him sign a 4 year deal just shows that our club is starting to go back to the good old days aswell as the other signings we've made
I thank God for witnessing the rise of this great defender 🔥🔥
Great news! So pleased we have this fantastic defender signed up to a long term contract. He is so important to the team.
He’s such a beautiful young man like absolutely drop dead gorgeous. He’s a good footballer too! ❤
So good to have his signature, such an important player for the new Arsenal.
Everything he says he means. Arsenal is in his heart and it’s because of the fans ❤️
This man even speaks with calmness forget his defneding with that calm!!! Soo happy that he had signed the extension❤ da da da 🎉😂
Great kid. He epitomises everything this club is about.
His voice is so deep and with the french accent he sounds strong. Imagine him shouting on the pitch . Scary.
So happy hes committed to the gunners we move
Mikel deserves loads of credit knowing he's doing what every fan would love to see!!!
What a great feeling to be an Arsenal fan❤
Wiloooo best center back last season 😤😤💯💯🔴⚪
A real fan favourite! Whether he would of developed the same with us or not. He’s here now. He’s here to stay ❤️
“If it were easy, maybe I wouldn’t be as happy as today,” Saliba talking about his 2 years loan. Man, this young guy. We keep a colossal centre back. I really hope he will stay with us for a long time. He has and will make our defense a fortress for ages!
Special talent!!! Been through so much and still at the top of his game!! So happy to have him!! COYG 🔴⚪️❤️
The change at Arsenal has been incredible in a short space of time, he possibly would have left 2 seasons ago, we have a great unity from the owners, managers, players and fans, it’s been a long time coming and it’s really exciting times COYG ❤
I love the hunger from him when he said he wants more he wants to win with arsenal it fills my heart with joy
I'm so happy for William. Brilliant player. Let's win the EPL trophy this season
ooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooH SALIBA!!! ...favourite player lets get trophy collecting this season we are READY!! COYG WE GO AGAIN!!
So many young players with old grown up minds in this team😅 I love this group of players and I cant wait to get an opportunity to watch them live and cheer them at the top of my voice.
I am glad for you boy. Let's go there ❤
Another truly humble lad with a huge future ahead of him, at Arsenal 🥳😃
Can't believe saliba English is so much better now... He improved in so many areas... Love you Sally ❤❤😊
Great to actually and officially hear that our Saliba has signed that new contract. 👏👏
Rolls Royce of a defender, well deserved extension of his current contract..it feels like a new signing came through the door to be honest.. Great piece of work from Edu n Mikel yet again..
Screw vinai edu and Arteta
Huge signing, just as big as signing Rice. We need this guy for a long time. He could become a club legend if he wants to. He certainly has the skill for it.
As long as he has the back. Definitely one we want to keep for years if stays fit.
We’ve left the era of selling our best talents , they’re now untouchable.. This season will be magnificent ❤❤❤
His mother would be proud fr big up bless up ❤
Love This Guy... The Best CB in many a year! AND He's a Gooner! 😍
Great interview Will!! Let’s get it bro!
What a great news frm arsenal here we go.... Nxt season expect un expected❤❤
Congratulations Saliba, wish you a successful season!
Fantastic work all. Generational talent spending his best years with Arsenal. This is the best news of the summer.
thanks for everything william❤
I love the direction of this club. We are getting to that ELITE position. Kudos Mikel!
I Love Willo so much he’s gonna be one our best ever player and can’t wait to see him with the team in the coming new season. Looking forward❤
awesome, this is the best news we needed him, so fast on turn, solid
i am happy he signed and i am happy he is happy and he is committed, positive and confident. hopefully the club shows these same characteristics. coyg
SALIBA IS MY FAVOURITE PLAYER ❤
♨️
So talented- keep going- working- stay humble!
hes gonna be one of the best
Thanks and congratulations brother.... 👊👊👊🔥🔥🔥
He’s 2 years younger than I am?? Insane. What a player. Best CB in the league next season.
I'm over the moon he,s extended his contract , he,s such a top talent , we missed him tail end when he got injured .
Greats news, man. Willy is vital for us going forward.
William Saliba you a key player for us it was a roller coaster ride without you...God protect you from Injury. We will deliver as Arsenal this year build with confidence foe entire season never give up mentality the premiere league is a marathon.
Probably i modt important signing this summer!
So happy and he does seem very committed to us ❤
William you have this season to come god willing you will kick arse I am looking forward to it
We genuinely love you bro
Watching the video has just made my day. What a top man👌🏾
From COLOMBIA. Vamos SALIBA.
I absolutely LOVE this Guy!!!!COYG!!!!
Great great news indeed ❤️🙏
COYG we are doing everything right at this moment. Let’s continue to do so and not stop here❤
I absolutely love this guy, on his way to being the best defender in the world. DA DA DA DA DA DA DA SALIBA!
Love this guy!
Every word spoken HIT!! 🔥
Thank you for Signing, William. 😍
TOP.
Great player for new season.
This man right here is going to be big one day. He is already big but he is going to be bigger in the future.
Big Wilo 💪♥️
Wow Amazing Saliba 👏👏👏
LOVE THIS GUY, LOVE THIS TEAM
This Is OUR biggest Signing of the Season❤
SALIBA OOOOOFFF! Happy he's here to stay.
Loved it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Can’t wait for the start of the season, exciting times my friends, exciting times ahead.
Beautiful times!
I really loved that highlight with Luis Diaz! Amazing recovery Saliba! ❤😂
Thank you Saliba
It’s weird but as much as Arsenal need trophies I love the team so much if they don’t manage to reach the heights we expect I won’t be sad about it! Just happy Arsenal are doing well again
I totally agree! However, players want to win things, and to attract and keep the best players, we will need silverware.....
@@alisonwaterman7743 Yes I agree with you too, I just didn’t want to state the obvious, no offence to you sir. 😇
Brilliant job Big Will, we're so pleased that you're here to stay!! We missed him badly when he got injured, he's an absolute monster at the back. COYG'S!!
The voice itself connotes his attributes. A bully in defence. Proud of you, lad.
This Guy... What a professional. What a player!! I'm so happy for him!
I love this guy
So happy you stayed with us William.. Your loved so much already!
Amazing! The positivity surrounding our club at the moment is great to see. 🔴⚪
We love you Saliba
Brilliant news and arguably our most important bit of business!!
Yes wilo your English is getting better ❤
What a guy
Can't wait for the season to start
Should be one hell of a season
The 👑 I’m so proud of you mate. Your English has come such a long way. Best young CD in the world of football. I’m buzzing!!
Thank you, Saliba #2 new season is coming we wish you the best and the whole team. GUNNERS is a family ❤❤❤❤
Saliba+Rice=EVERYTHING
What an athlete I’m so happy we signed him what a Gem he is among the best in his position in and he’s only still young and hasn’t reached his full potential yet which is scary. Happy my clubs moving the way we are we are not playing around this season our top targets all done before pre season. Contract renewals I’m still in awe after what we went through in previous transfer windows this is massive and long may it continue bring on next season.
Imagine winning The Champions League 🤩🔴⚪️
Thank you Saliba🎉❤
Grt news. Love the fam. Respect to edu and arteta. Loving this tranfer period.
Congratulations Wilo ❤❤❤❤
It's all coming together! 😊
Can't wait for next season!