William Saliba says he’s proud to have committed to a new Arsenal deal, but says there’s more to do as he aims to bring silverware to North London in the years ahead.
The 24 year old centre-half signed a contract which extends his stay at the club until 2030, and having been part of a team which has finished second in the Premier League for three successive seasons, he’s ready to push for more.
Speaking to the official site, he reflected on his journey so far, saying, “I feel proud of myself because I first signed in 2019, so now we are in 2025, so I’m so happy.
“A lot of things have happened. When I signed, I went back to Saint-Etienne, then I came back, became a starter. I’m proud of my journey, I never gave up, even in the tough moments.
“Now I’m happy, and I want to keep going like this and win trophies.”
And on the success that has eluded the Gunners in recent seasons, Saliba is determined to achieve that in the peak years of his career.
“We almost won the league the first season,” he said of his initial Arsenal campaign.
“We almost won the league the season after as well. So, yes, I’m happy now. Not 100 percent happy, because we have to do more. We have to win titles, because it’s what we want, what the club wants.
“Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup, everything. I have a lot of things to improve, to give to this team.
“Of course, I know that the coach and the staff will help me to become the best or one of the best defenders in the world and win trophies.”
He also had a message for the fans, with whom he’s had a great relationship even during his spells at St Etienne, Nice and Marseille, saying, “I have a special connection with the fans, because even when I was on loan, when I was not playing here, they always sent me some messages to say, one day I will play for this club, I don’t have to give up.
“So, of course, I will never forget this. Thank you for the support and we’ll give our best, even more than the previous season, to give you what you want.”
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