Saliba reveals the player he takes inspiration from
William Saliba has become a household name in the red half streets of North London ever since he made his big money move in 2019.
Despite not making a single appearance for the club until 2022, the player was always a topic of discussion among the Arsenal faithful.
And last season, he proved why. The Frenchman made center-back his very own position, making 33 appearances in all competitions in the iconic red and white jersey.
I’m speechless, William Saliba at Arsenal until at least 2027 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bjedxciXwQ
— Le African Gooner (@leafricangooner) July 9, 2023
In a recent interview with The Daily Mail, the youngster revealed who is his real inspiration.
“I still watch him!” the Frenchman said of Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk. “I really like his quality in one-against-one, his calmness, his composure and his long balls as well. He has everything and, for me, he was a good defender to learn from.”
He continued, “I think he was – for two or three years – the best defender in the world.”
When questioned about whether he has the attributes to become one of the best like the Dutchman, the 22yo said, “Of course I have the quality, but that means nothing.”
William Saliba: “I’m looking forward to the future with this club. The future will be good for everyone, I hope. It won’t be easy but we will work hard for this and I know the club will be back at the very, very top. We have to do everything to win every title possible.” 💫 pic.twitter.com/HXXmkk8kT1
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) July 18, 2023
“You have to work hard to go to this level. So, I’m not close to this level but I will give everything to maybe one day become the best defender in the world.”
Few people would doubt Saliba’s talent. He is not just the future of Arsenal Football Club, he is the present as well, and he will be hoping to lift big trophies with them, just like VVD has won every domestic and trophy with Liverpool, and also the Champions League.
Writer – Yash Bisht
Did he signed the contract??
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Correction, saliba is arsenal saliba NOT arsenal van dijk, just like tony Adams is arsenal Mr arsenal. Stop rating van dijk as if he is a legend in the act of defending when he is dwarf in comparison to Tony Adams and sol Campbell. Those guys were legends when it comes to defending.
If I ain’t picking those two legends I go for Paolo maldini of ac Milan. He was the reason I love ac Milan in 1990s before I started following arsenal due to the lanky Nigerian player kanu nwankwo.
Try telling Saliba that Van Dijk is useless lol