William Saliba first words on new Arsenal contract with brilliant Mikel Arteta message

William Saliba wants to give 'even more' after penning a new long-term deal at Arsenal.

The 24-year-old centre-back, who arrived at the Emirates from Saint-Etienne in July 2019 for £27m, had two years remaining on his previous agreement before committing his future until June 2030.

Speaking to the official club website, Saliba said: "I feel proud of myself because I first signed in 2019, and now in 2025, I'm still here to extend my contract. I'm so happy. I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have good staff. The coach is perfect for me, so it's the best place to be.

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"I enjoy every day when I have the chance to wear this shirt. I try to give everything, and now I'll give even more to this club and to the fans."

Reflecting on his development since making his bow against Crystal Palace three years ago, Saliba added: "When you sign, you dream of playing many games, but it comes so quickly. Before I signed, I didn't realise that I would play a lot of games like this so it's good and I want to play more.

"When I signed, I went back to Saint-Etienne, and I came back and became a starter so a lot of things have happened, but I'm so proud of my journey. I never gave up, even in the tough moments. Of course, I wanted to play straight away, but I didn't expect that it would be as good as it was.

"I played well, we almost won the league in the first season, and we almost won the league the season after as well. I'm happy now, but not 100% happy because we have to do more. We have to win titles, because it's what we want, what the club wants. The boss is one of the best coaches in the world.

"He has helped me a lot, him and his staff, so I'm so happy to have them as a coach. I'm 24 now, and I think I haven't reached my peak. I have a lot of things to improve, a lot of things to give to this team, and 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."

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