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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta strongly believes William Saliba wants to stay at the club. Rumors suggest interest from Real Madrid, but Arteta is sure Saliba is happy at Arsenal and plans to stay at the Emirates.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In a recent interview, Arteta talked about his chat with Saliba, saying, “I’m certain because I had the conversation with Saliba, is that he is so happy here. He wants to continue with us. I’m quite confident that William is very happy here and that’s the place that he wants to be.” Meanwhile, reports from Spain link Saliba with Real Madrid, who are looking for defensive reinforcements for next season. Saliba, 24, has two years left on his current deal, and Arsenal want to secure his long-term future with a new contract.
ARSENAL’S SEASON AND SALIBA’S IMPACT
Arsenal have had a strong campaign but narrowly missed the Premier League title after Liverpool secured the top spot last week. The Gunners are currently second and have already qualified for the Champions League. Saliba has played a crucial role in their success, establishing himself as one of the league’s best center-backs. He has played in every league match this season, helping Arsenal maintain one of the best defensive records in England.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND SALIBA?
Arsenal play their final Premier League match of the season against Everton, but they aim to finalize contract talks with Saliba in the coming weeks. Real Madrid, planning ahead, may continue to monitor the situation, but any move this summer seems highly unlikely with Saliba under contract until 2027. Arsenal’s focus will now be on finishing talks to secure Saliba’s services for the long term as they aim to build on this season’s progress and prepare for another competitive campaign next year.
