Arsenal’s star defender, William Saliba, expressed his deep satisfaction with his current position at the club while also ambitiously eyeing the Champions League trophy. The French international has been making waves in the football world, and his performance has purportedly caught the attention of Real Madrid.
Despite the rumors, Saliba appears to be content with his tenure at Arsenal and is laser-focused on his objective of becoming one of the world’s top defenders by clinching significant victories for the club. He has two years remaining on his contract as summer approaches, but discussions about a potential extension have not yet begun.
Saliba candidly shared, “I am genuinely delighted at Arsenal. We still have some time left on our contract, so there’s no immediate rush. My aspiration is to clinch major victories with Arsenal. Departing from the club without a significant win would make me easily forgotten by the fans. My main aim is to achieve grand successes here.”
Arsenal is preparing for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against PSV, holding a commanding 7-1 lead. The victor of this tie is set to face either Real or Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals. Saliba is optimistic about Arsenal’s potential to triumph in the Champions League, a feat the club has yet to achieve.
He stated, “If we’re not dreaming about winning the Champions League or not believing in our capacity to do so, then there’s no point in playing. We’re confident that we can do it. We just need to work hard and hope for the best.”
Despite Arsenal boasting the Premier League’s top defensive record and conceding a mere four goals in nine Champions League matches, the 23-year-old defender expressed dissatisfaction with his own performance this season. He stated, “I want to be recognized as the world’s best defender one day. I understand that it requires immense hard work and winning trophies – but that’s my dream.”
Saliba’s ambition and commitment to the club are clear. His performance will be critical as Arsenal continues its Champions League journey, aiming to create history.
