William Saliba has revealed that he disagreed with Arsenal's transfer decision in the summer of 2021.
The French international joined Arsenal in 2019 for £27million from Saint-Etienne.
What happened?
Saliba was sent on loan to Nice for six months after Mikel Arteta deemed him not ready for first-team Premier League football.
Why it matters for William Saliba
Arsenal's hierarchy wanted him to join Newcastle United or Crystal Palace on loan, but Saliba argued that a year at Marseille would serve him best.
What comes next?
Saliba told L'Équipe that he was on the verge of joining Lille OSC but a financial problem led him to Marseille instead.
He played almost all of the matches for Marseille and his value rose again.
By March, he was playing his first matches for France.
It was an incredible year for Saliba, who started having fun again playing football.
He honestly loved Marseille, the supporters, the club, and his teammates.
Saliba's decision to join Marseille proved to be a turning point in his career.
On joining Marseille, Saliba said: 'Marseille is a big club, but it is scary.'
But with his agent, they decided that Marseille was the best option.
Jorge Sampaoli really wanted him, and Saliba went on to have a successful season.
The experience at Marseille helped Saliba to build his confidence again.
He learned to enjoy football again and his performances improved significantly.
The French international's career has been on the rise since his loan spell at Marseille.
He has become a regular starter for Arsenal and has also established himself in the French national team.
Saliba's story is an inspiration to young footballers who may be facing similar challenges in their careers.
His determination and hard work have paid off, and he is now reaping the rewards.
The future looks bright for William Saliba, and fans will be eager to see how his career progresses.
With his talent and dedication, he has the potential to become one of the best defenders in the world.