William Saliba has vowed to prove his mettle at Arsenal in a declaration that suggests he has softened his stance on returning to his parent club this summer.
The defender, 21, enjoyed a brilliant season on loan at Marseille and was crowned the Young Player of the Season in Ligue 1 after making 52 appearances in all competitions. He suggested he was keen to extend his stay in his native France in May as this would allow him to play Champions League football next season.
However, Mikel Arteta insisted Saliba "has to come back" to the Gunners ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, meaning manager and player may have been at loggerheads over the latter's future. That being said, in a fresh update, the centre-back appears to have decided to return to the Emirates and fight for his place in the squad.
