Arsenal have announced the signing of Saint-Etienne star William Saliba in a £27million deal.
It is the Gunners' second signing of the day, after completing the loan move of Dani Ceballos earlier. And the 18-year-old defender will return to Saint-Etienne on a season-long loan.
Following the signing, Unai Emery said: 'We're delighted William is joining us. Many teams wanted him but he decided he wanted to come to us and be part of our future.
'He will stay in France next season for more experience and then we look forward to him joining our group.'
Saliba made 16 appearances during his debut campaign after breaking into Saint-Etienne's first-team in late September.
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Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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They've now used 30 millions so 10 millions is remaining. Just get phil Jones with the 10m so man United can be free What do you think Man united fans??😂😂😂😂
Zason79
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Christmas arrived in July for the Arsenal fans😍😍
ribablmoty
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keep them rolling in. Everton and Zaha next!
nkumra22
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omg we did it! we aigned a cb!
AbhijaiSingh
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PLEASE SIGN THIS GUY AND I'LL GIVE YOU 45 MILLION £ MORE
IndritBonaj
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What the hell is happening today!Arsenal has signed 2 players in the same day.The end is near.😂😂
Akechandy
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LeFernandez
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Official: Arsenal have spent there budget for another 1 decade
temkeneth01
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Arsenal take note
lahbcrsuy
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Arsenal is not giving out Saliba on a season long loan willingly; but they are only trying to obey the clause in the contract agreement. On the other hand, Zaha's contract too has a clause that will allow Man U have a hooping some of £16m and that is the reason why Zaha's asking price is that expensive £80m and Crystal Palace will get the balance in contract agreement. Arsenal securing the signature of Zaha will be like a camel passing thru the eye of a needle, due to arsenal contract policy. However, If Zaha does become a gunner, then the premiership tittle will be Arsenal's in 2020/21. Quote me anytime.
SingamFootball
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Saliba and Ceballos... all the way into SUCCEED mode with Arsenal