Saliba on how joining Arsenal changed his character.
Fans had to wait three years for the 22-year-old to make his debut even though he joined the Gunners as an 18-year-old in the summer of 2019. But it was worth the wait for him. Saliba began his career as a striker and most recently was a member of the PFA Team of the Year for his efforts in 2022–23. After running into difficulties with the coaches, the Frenchman later shifted to becoming a center-back. "I wanted to score in every game, but I wouldn't say I was a selfish player," he said to the official Arsenal website. While some strikers are self-centered, I also looked out for my teammates.However, I have to admit that I was a slothful player. Yes, I was sulky a lot and I was also lazy. My manager would constantly reprimand me for pouting and being slack during training. "Perhaps this is why I wasn't chosen as captain! Like I stated, I was a child in my thoughts, but I eventually matured. At that age, my coaches were a big assistance to me. I changed after rea...