William Saliba expresses commitment to Arsenal amid Real Madrid interest

William Saliba insists he is happy at Arsenal and focused on winning major trophies despite interest from Real Madrid. The French defender acknowledges room for improvement but remains determined to excel and contribute to Arsenal's success.

William Saliba Expresses Commitment To Arsenal Amid Real Madrid Interest
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Arsenal defender William Saliba remains committed to the Gunners despite reported interest from Real Madrid. The 23-year-old has established himself as one of Europe’s top centre-backs since debuting under Mikel Arteta in August 2022.

Though his contract runs until June 2027, Saliba insists there is “no rush” to begin negotiations for an extension. His ambition remains clear—to win major trophies and solidify his legacy at Arsenal. Saliba acknowledges that his performances this season have been below his expectations but remains determined to improve and help Arsenal achieve success.

With Arsenal currently pursuing Champions League glory and battling for a strong finish in the Premier League, Saliba’s commitment provides much-needed stability in their defensive line.

William Saliba

William Saliba

Defender

FranceFrance

Age: 24

192 cm

kg

Season 2024/2025
Played 27 2 Missed
Minutes 2366 87.6 Avg
Goals 2 0.1 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 13 0.5 Avg
Passes 1907 70.693.6% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.1 Avg
Red 1 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 7 times for 630 minutes for Champions League.

William Saliba didn’t score any goal for Arsenal. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Champions League. In the last match Arsenal drew 1-1 against Manchester United.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

Manager: Mikel Arteta
Rank 3rd
Win 6
Draw 1
Loss 1
Goals 16-3
Diff 13

Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Champions League with 19 points.

In the last 9 games, it has won 7 times, drew once, and lost once. In its last match, Arsenal won 1-7 against PSV.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 3.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Champions League against PSV on Wednesday 12th of March in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.​