
William Saliba: joins Nice on loan
Arsenal defender William Saliba has moved to Nice on loan until the end of the season, both clubs announced on Monday.
In a statement, Ligue 1 outfit Nice said the deal with Arsenal for the 19-year-old was without an option to buy.
Arsenal said that the move had the aim of giving Saliba “the chance for more competitive playing time”.
“We’re confident he will have a great career with us but we must remember that he is still only 19 years old and has a lot of time ahead of him,” said Arsenal’s technical director Edu.
Saliba has yet to feature for the Gunners’ first team since joining from Saint-Etienne in June.
The Premier League outfit paid 30 million euros ($36.8 million) in July 2019 for the France under-20 international before sending him back to Saint-Etienne on-loan for a season.
Saliba could come in as cover for injured captain Dante for Wednesday’s trip to Brest, Nice’s first match since the winter break.
AFP/NAN
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