Salah-Eddine’s decision to join the club was an easy one.
From the moment he arrived at London Colney, he was greeted with open arms by academy staff and players, and made to feel welcome in north London.
We spoke to the young midfielder after signing - and this is what he said:
on how it feels to join Arsenal…
It feels great to join a massive club like Arsenal. It’s a good environment for me to work on my development and hopefully through the academy I can become a first-team player.
on the key factors behind his move…
They first contacted my dad and then I went there for a week just to see what the club is all about, and after that they didn’t really have to say anything.