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'He has to come back': Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists William Saliba will return to north London next season... despite French centre back saying he wants to STAY at Marseille and play in the Champions League

Mikel Arteta is adamant William Saliba will return to Arsenal next season.

Saliba, who has expressed his wish to go back to Marseille next year and play in the Champions League, signed for Arsenal in 2019 for £27m from St Etienne but has yet to play a competitive game for the club.

The 21 year-old centre back has spent all but half a season since joining on loan back in France with St Etienne, Nice and Marseille.

Mikel Arteta is adamant French defender William Saliba will return to Arsenal next season
The 21-year-old wants to go back to Marseille next year and play in the Champions League

The 21-year-old wants to go back to Marseille next year and play in the Champions League

Saliba's Marseille displays helped them finish second and him win his first senior France caps, be named Ligue 1's young player of the season and in the team of the year.