Arriving from Saint-Etienne, Arsenal center-back William Saliba (19) is eagerly awaited by the English media due to his € 30million prize. A situation that will be difficult to manage according to his manager Mikel Arteta.
“I am looking forward to working with him, but I am worried about the expectations placed on him because I know how difficult it is to play central defender in this country. It’s one of the more complicated jobs here. The walk is really, really high. William had a very positive season last year but has had a very difficult one this year with injuries. We know its potential, but to show this potential every three days at the highest level is something else ”, said the Spaniard interviewed by Sky Sports.
Before adding: “So, be quiet. In my opinion, it is in phase 1 or 2 in its development. He has a lot to learn but I hope we can give him the right environment to progress very quickly. I know the player. He has the right mindset, the right attitude, the right physique. But he has to fit in and no one can know that until he gets to the locker room. “