William Saliba gives encouraging message to Arsenal fans amid new contract talks

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Arsenal defender William Saliba has given a strong indication of his will to stay at the club beyond this current contract.

William Saliba was signed by Arsenal in 2019, but only played his first competitive game for them this season. He was loaned thrice till 2022, while the final loan spell at Marseille last season seems to have made the youngster a perfect product for Arsenal.

Saliba has been one of the standout performers for the Gunners as they sit at the top of the Premier League, aiming to end their 19-year-long drought to win the league.

Saliba's current contract expires in 2024, and there have been talks about a potential renewal of the contract in the coming days.

Saliba, just 21, already looks like a top-notch player, and Arsenal are desperate to tie him down to a new contract. With Gabriel Martinelli already penning a deal, and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing a new one, Saliba's contract renewal will be a massive sigh of relief for the Gunners faithful.

And amid the contract talks, the Arsenal centre-back has given a positive message, indicating he is willing to stay at the club for a long time.

"I want to win everything possible here at Arsenal - and to put the club back on the very top. I want to win every title. Since first time fans sang my chant, I'm always happy. I can't smile in the game because I have to be focused! I love it so much," Saliba was quoted by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The French defender's will to win all the titles with Arsenal can only be a massive booster for the fans and the club as a whole. It is to be seen how long it takes before the former Saint Etienne player pens a new deal at the club.

Saliba played the entirety of Arsenal's game against Aston Villa, where Mikel Arteta's men came back twice to secure a 4-2 win at the Villa Park. Arsenal's next match is another trip to Leicester on Saturday (February 25) as they look to extend their lead at the top.