WILLIAM SALIBA is reportedly set for his second Arsenal debut TWO YEARS after his last first-team appearance.
The 21-year-old has not played for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta since the game 4-1 pre-season win against MK Dons in 2020.
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He has yet to appear in a competitive match for the North London outfit since arriving from Saint-Etienne in a £27m deal in 2019.
Since his transfer saliba has enjoyed three loan spells with the Emirates, returning to St-Etienne before impressing in Nice and Marseille.
Arsenal academy chief Per Mertesacker has urged Arteta to give Saliba a chance next season after recently being named the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.
It is alleged that the central defender open for a permanent move if he fails to guarantee a starting place for the next term.
But according to Football.Londonthe France international gets the chance to impress against Everton.
They say he will end his long-awaited return to Arsenal at M&T Bank Stadium in the Florida Cup Series later on Saturday.
It remains to be seen whether he will start in Baltimore, or whether he will be introduced after halftime.
In a recent interview with Arsenal’s websiteSaliba vowed to fight for a spot in Arteta’s lineup.
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“My plan is to fight and work with the team, win as much as possible and grow more.
“It feels good to be back and start the pre-season.
“I’m so excited to continue training and playing in the friendlies.
“It’s important to be here with the fans, but also with my teammates.
“I hope we will enjoy some good training and games, which is important for the start of the season.”