Europa League: Arteta reveals Saliba's decision to stay at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he has 'no doubt' William Saliba wants to stay at the club.
The Gunners are desperate for Saliba to commit to a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, with talks over new terms ongoing.
The 21-year-old has been a revelation for the Premier League leaders this season, following loan spells at Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille.
Arteta told London Football when asked about contract talks and collective trust that "I was really impressed and at the same time surprised when I spoke to him.
Obviously the way the relationship started and he left on loan, and he came back, and he left.
"If it was a bit of a shame there, because obviously he had certain expectations and something happened, but again he was so committed and so focused just to play for Arsenal that I think it took us all a bit of a surprise. So if I look at how he talks about the club and how much he wants to be here, I have no doubt he wants to continue being here." p>
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he has 'no doubt' William Saliba wants to stay at the club.
The Gunners are desperate for Saliba to commit to a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, with talks over new terms ongoing.
The 21-year-old has been a revelation for the Premier League leaders this season, following loan spells at Saint-Etienne, Nice and Marseille.
Arteta told London Football when asked about contract talks and collective trust that "I was really impressed and at the same time surprised when I spoke to him.
Obviously the way the relationship started and he left on loan, and he came back, and he left.
"If it was a bit of a shame there, because obviously he had certain expectations and something happened, but again he was so committed and so focused just to play for Arsenal that I think it took us all a bit of a surprise. So if I look at how he talks about the club and how much he wants to be here, I have no doubt he wants to continue being here." p>
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