Tag: William Saliba

William Saliba is an Arsenal defender.

The French defender arrived at Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Étienne. Saliba was born on March 24, 2001.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: William Saliba #12 of Arsenal and Dominic Calvert-Lewin #9 of Everton go after the ball in the first half during a preseason friendly at M&T Bank Stadium on July 16, 2022. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta assesses William Saliba’s first game back

Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on William Saliba following the defender's first appearance of pre-season for Arsenal this weekend.
William Saliba in an interview with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

William Saliba’s agent confirms Arsenal talks

William Saliba has confirmed he held talks with Edu on Monday and the player is happy back at Arsenal, though his situation isn't finalised yet.
William Saliba after returning to training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Saliba: I watched every Arsenal game

William Saliba has revealed that when he was on loan last season with Marseille he watched every Arsenal game so he could get to know his future teammates a little better.
William Saliba after returning to training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Saliba’s agent spotted at London Colney amid extension rumours

William Saliba's agent was at London Colney on Monday, amid rumours the defender might be signing a new deal.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal applauds their fans prior to kick off of the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on May 01, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Tomiyasu returns to London as 7 set to rejoin Arsenal training

Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to London as Arsenal prepare to welcome back their remaining internationals this week.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Lyon (OL) at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba situation partly to blame for manager’s resignation

Jorge Sampaoli has resigned as Marseille manager, with William Saliba's situation reportedly partly to blame for the decision.
Feyenoord's Reiss Nelson (L) fights for the ball with Marseille's Matteo Guendouzi during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final second leg football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Feyenoord Rotterdam, at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, on May 5, 2022. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

Official: Arsenal seal midfielder’s sale for €10-11m fee

Arsenal have sealed the departure of Matteo Guendouzi for a fee of around €10-11m.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (L) delivers a speech after receiving the best hope player trophy from French former player Djibril Cisse on May 15, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Trusted journalist gives update on William Saliba’s future

William Saliba won't go on loan this summer and only a 'crazy' bid would change Arsenal's plan to keep him, according to a report.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final second leg football match between Feyenoord and Olympique de Marseille (OM) Feyenoord stadium de Kuip in Rotterdam,on April 28, 2022. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Update on William Saliba contract as immediate future decided

William Saliba's contract talks are going positively, and the player will stay with Arsenal this season, according to a report.
France's defender William Saliba passes the ball during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Marseille plan €25-30m move for Arsenal player

Marseille are planning a €25-30m move to sign William Saliba this summer, though Arsenal remain uninterested in a sale.
William Saliba with the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Marseille contact Arsenal over William Saliba transfer

Marseille are still looking to sign William Saliba on a permanent deal from Arsenal, but the Gunners aren't interested right now.
Marseille's French defender Boubacar Kamara (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Marseille's French defender Matteo Guendouzi (R) and Marseille's French defender William Saliba (L) during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and FC Lorient at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on October 17, 2021. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)

Guendouzi: I will try to push Saliba to stay with Marseille, it’s in his...

Matteo Guendouzi is set to join Marseille on a permanent deal this summer and he believes William Saliba will be joining him.

Arsenal inform William Saliba of their decision

Arsenal have now informed William Saliba that they're counting on him and want him to extend his deal, but Marseille are still waiting to make a move.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

France manager calls Arsenal man a ‘true defender’

France boss Didier Deschamps has praised William Saliba as a 'true defender' as the French media predict a start for the centre-back on Monday.
William Saliba with the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Arsenal or Marseille: Saliba gives key update on his future

William Saliba says he still wants the chance to impress at Arsenal, insisting he's returning to the Gunners this summer.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba reacts after missing a goal opportunity during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final second leg football match between Feyenoord and Olympique de Marseille (OM) Feyenoord stadium de Kuip in Rotterdam,on April 28, 2022. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal plan Saliba extension as Arteta calls him ‘the future’

Arsenal are planning to keep William Saliba and extend his contract this summer as Mikel Arteta calls him the 'future' of the club.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Lyon (OL) at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal inform William Saliba of their transfer decision

Arsenal have told William Saliba they've decided to keep him, and raised the possibility of a contract extension with the club.
Marseille's Spanish defender Pol Lirola (L) and Marseille's French defender William Saliba react during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

French media make William Saliba transfer fee claim

Marseille can't afford William Saliba's asking price this summer, according to reports, and the player appeared to say farewell on Sunday.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (L) delivers a speech after receiving the best hope player trophy from French former player Djibril Cisse on May 15, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s William Saliba shares thoughts on his future

William Saliba wants to return to Olympique de Marseille next season, according to reports and quotes from the player this week.
William Saliba with the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Saliba wins Ligue 1 award amid another Marseille transfer update

William Saliba won the UNFP Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award on Sunday, as speculation continues around his future.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Lyon (OL) at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba’s Marseille loan comes to abrupt end after suspension

William Saliba has played the final game of his loan spell with Marseille, as he'll be suspended when they take on Strasbourg.
Marseille's Spanish defender Pol Lirola (L) and Marseille's French defender William Saliba react during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal plan to keep Saliba despite Marseille transfer desire

Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed he wants William Saliba back next season, but Arsenal are now planning for him to be part of their squad.
MARSEILLE, FRANCE: Reiss Nelson of Feyenoord celebrates after victory in the UEFA Conference League Semi-Final Leg Two match between Olympique Marseille and Feyenoord at Stade Velodrome on May 05, 2022. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal loanees reach European final

Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles reached the Europa League Conference final on Thursday, at the expense of William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal - disallowed by the VAR - during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 17, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 21yo nominated for Young Player of the Year award

The French Players' Union have announced their nominees for the 2021/22 season awards, with William Saliba receiving a nomination.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Marseille don’t have ‘means’ to keep William Saliba

A journalist in France believes that Marseille do not 'have the means to keep' William Saliba despite wanting to very much.
Feyenoord's Reiss Nelson (2nd L) and Luis Sinisterra (R) celebrate during the UEFA Conference League semi-final football match between Feyenoord and Olympique Marseille (OM) at De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam, on April 28, 2022. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal loanee provides assist in European semi-final

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson provided an assist for Feyenoord as the Europa Conference League semi-finals got underway on Thursday.
France's defender William Saliba passes the ball during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Marseille begin attempt to re-sign William Saliba

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has begun his attempt to keep William Saliba with the club next season, for another loan.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

William Saliba given Arsenal return warning by William Gallas

William Gallas has warned William Saliba that if he returns to Arsenal this summer, he better be prepared to sit on the bench, otherwise he should not return.

Atletico Madrid enquire over Arsenal 21yo

Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs to enquire over a summer move for William Saliba, according to a report from France.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

William Saliba admits he could leave Arsenal this summer

William Saliba says there's a chance he could sign for Marseille on a permanent basis in the summer but he doesn't know what will happen yet.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba looks on during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Basel and Marseille (OM) at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, northern Switzerland, on March 17, 2022. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Arsenal make William Saliba decision

William Saliba will return to Arsenal this summer to fight for a place in Mikel Arteta's squad despite Marseille's interest in keeping the 21-year-old.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Clubs in 3 major leagues on alert for Saliba transfer

William Saliba has suitors in France, Spain, and England if he chooses to leave Arsenal this summer, according to a report.
France's defender William Saliba passes the ball during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

“An honour”: Arsenal youngster reacts to his senior national debut

William Saliba says it was an honour to make his senior debut for France, though the crowd made it difficult to stay focused.
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Saliba set to make France debut amid praise from Spurs captain

William Saliba looks set to make his international debut for France on Friday night, amid praise from international teammate and club rival Hugo Lloris.
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Saliba confirms plan for Arsenal-Marseille talks

William Saliba says Arsenal and Marseille will hold talks over his future in late May and early June, and he's not against staying with Marseille.
Marseille's French defender William Saliba (C) and teammates celebrate at the end of the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Marseille on January 7, 2022. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal set to open long-term William Saliba talks

Arsenal will open talks over William Saliba's long-term future in the coming weeks, but they aren't in contract negotiations just yet.
William Saliba press conference

Arsenal player gets 1st senior France call-up

William Saliba has been called up to the France senior squad for the first time, replacing Benjamin Pavard, who had to withdraw.
William Saliba via Marseille

Former Arsenal star defends Mikel Arteta decision

Bacary Sagna thinks Mikel Arteta understood what William Saliba needed this season, and the centre-back has the ability to succeed in England.
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4 Arsenal loanees learn their European quarter-final draws

Four Arsenal loanees learned their Europa Conference League quarter-final opponents on Friday, as we approach the tail end of the competition.
Reiss Nelson playing for Feyenoord (Photo via Nelson on Instagram)

4 Arsenal loanees make European quarters, 1 eliminated

Four of Arsenal's five loanees made it to the quarter-finals of their club's European competition on Thursday night, with just one eliminated.