William Saliba says he was only ever focused on Arsenal after signing a new deal at the club, and now is the time to win big trophies.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:06 - so happy to have the new deal.
00:31 - trophies: the only thing we miss is the trophies. We are close.
01:06 - this year the year?: we didn't give up against Newcastle, we pushed and scored.
02:00 - tempted to leave Arsenal?: I was just focused on Arsenal. I waned to stay here.
02:37 - Journey: When I arrived in 2020 and didn't playing six months, of course you have some doubt but I told myself I cannot leave without playing.
03:24 - Who helped you?: Arteta helped me. They sent me on loan to improve. It was good for me.
04:10 - hard mentally: of course. At the end of the day it's football. You always need to believe in yourself.
04:55 - Belief: We have a the squad to compete in any competition. We want to win the champions league.
05:34 - What do you miss in Paris: I prefer the food, but it's not that bad here.
06:19 - Thierry Henry: it was my first Arsenal shirt. Class player to watch. I was following the team and him.
07:02 - Arsenal player without him?: I don't know. You'll never know.
07:25 - Spoke to him?: I did when he was a French journalist.
08:00 - what makes Arsenal special: Trent won titles at Liverpool. I haven't done anything for this club to think about leaving.
08:29 - I cannot leave here without giving something to the fans.
08:54 - What's missing?: We're always close. Every year we're getting better. We're always close. We have to prove we're ready.
09:32 - Belief growing?: Of course. finding second and being angry. You want to go on holiday celebrating winning the trophies.
10:10 - Arteta talks: he told me I wasn't ready. I was playing with U21 and then it was better to go out on loan.
11:12 - What did loans teach you?: I signed for almost £30m so expected to play. I was angry but that's football. I never gave up.
11:52 - being remembered for trophies: Of course. We have a good team and just miss trophies. The team and I will give everything to win titles. It's trophies, trophies, trophies.
12:25 - Ankle: I'm feeling better and hope to not have pain.
12:51 - celebrations: normal for me. Hard to win games in premier league and if you win at the end you go crazy.
13:27 - connections with fans: without them we are nothing.
13:45 - Evolving role: I play here for 3 years. I have experience, i now have to be a leader and example.
14:17 - arsenals legend: win trophies
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By HaytersTV
September 30, 2025