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Arsenal has confirmed the signing of William Saliba of Saint-Etienne on a long-term contract.
The 18-year-old defenseman would have cost the Gunners about £ 27 million and was loaned to his former camp for the 2019/20 season.
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Saliba said for the first time as an Arsenal player: "It's a great pleasure to sign for a very big English club.
"This is the biggest club in England for me, so it was an easy decision to make. I have not thought twice before signing here, so I'm really happy.
"The story, the badge … Since I was little, I watch Arsenal play in the Champions League, etc.
"And a lot of French players have been there. It really helped me make a decision.
"I talked to Matteo [Guendouzi]. I even met him at a carnival in Paris and that's when I told him that Arsenal wanted to sign me!
"He kindly advised me to come here and explained how it was.
"I wanted to prove myself a year in Saint-Etienne before coming to establish here at Arsenal.
"It's a great club and when you come here, you have to be ready. So I will try to spend an excellent season with the club that developed me to prepare for Arsenal.
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Head coach Unai Emery added, "We are delighted to have William join us.
"Many teams wanted it but he decided to come and see us and be part of our future.
"He will stay in France next season for more experience.We hope he will join our group."
Earlier Thursday, the Gunners also announced the signing of a loan from Dani Ceballos.
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