A lot has been said about William Saliba and the reasoning behind three consecutive loan spells, but the player himself has finally hinted at what led to the decisions made by manager Mikel Arteta.
Saliba signed for Arsenal in 2019 for a fee in the region of £27m but despite the sizeable figure and his obvious talent, he is still waiting to make a first-team appearance in the famous red and white. Joining the club at 18 years of age, it was initially clear as to why there was such an emphasis on loaning him out, with regular game time and development the main objectives.
However, despite showing clear signs of progress over the last three years, Saliba's opportunities at Arsenal have remained slim. Many thought that this season would be the one where he got his chance. He had grown, become better and was more ready to take on the challenge of English football. Yet others thought differently, and the decision was made to loan him out once more to Marseille.
