Mertesacker: Saliba deserves his chance at Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes William Saliba should be given a chance in the first team in the coming season.
The 21-year-old Saliba joined Arsenal from Saint-Etienne in July 2019 but failed to impress Mikel Arteta in pre-season training last summer and in July 2021 joined Marseille on loan.
“What William has done in Marseille is magnificent,”
Per Mertesacker told HaytersTV.
“So for us to test him this summer and see what’s best for him.
“He has clearly made his mark with his young age, with his playing in a major league in Europe and is one of the best players says it all. So why not use him?”
The French center-back who played in 51 matches last season for Marseille but has not made a senior appearance since last month said he wants to stay with the Gunners.
He said:
"I belong to Arsenal, and I still have two years there. I will be there for pre-season with Arsenal.
"I have played zero matches with Arsenal and I want to show them what I’m made of and have the chance to play for the supporters and for this big club."
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