“It’s the best place to be.”
Six little words were all William Saliba needed to explain his decision to sign a new long-term Arsenal contract, but they said so much. When faced with widespread reports of concrete interest from Real Madrid, the towering Frenchman opted to spurn the allure of the most successful club in European football history for Mikel Arteta’s perennial Premier League bridesmaids.
“I feel at home,” Saliba outlined. “We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have good staff. The coach is perfect for me.”
For a team that is still searching for the major trophy their recent title tilts may have warranted in another era, the ability to convince Saliba to commit his prime years to a continued chase of success is the biggest compliment any player can pay to Arteta.
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