Recruited by Arsenal, William Saliba (19) was not finally released to play in the final of the Coupe de France with Saint-tienne against Paris Saint-Germain, this Friday (9 p.m.). A huge disappointment for the French central defender, who will not be able to be present at the Stade de France to support his former partners.
“Why I wanted so much to be at the Stade de France this Friday? I could not miss it. As I will not have the chance to play it, I want to at least feel this final more closely, supporting my team at the stadium. In front of the television, it’s not the same. It was important to me to be there, hoping to see the Greens win. This will also allow me to say goodbye to my teammates properly. Because I left like a thief “, supported Bleuet for L’Equipe.
“If I thought I could play this game until the end? Yes. It would have been my first final, for my second year in pro. If I hope to play others, you can never be sure of anything. , that would have been my last game with my training club. I hoped, hoped. Really. Even when it became impossible. Both clubs did everything to get me to play it. But they couldn’t find an agreement. I was very disappointed, ”concluded Saliba.