Cesc Fabregas shares Saliba scouting story after Arsenal masterclass

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Arsenal icon Cesc Fabregas has opened up on how he first became aware of William Saliba’s talents – the same time Arsenal were looking to sign him three years ago. Saliba endured a long wait to get his Arsenal career up and running after originally joining back in 2019.

He ended up spending the last three seasons out on loan in Ligue 1 but it was his performances with Marseille that began to grab headlines in England. He went on to earn a regular spot in the France national team before being named Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year.

There were times last season where Saliba admitted to having some frustrations about his stop-start career at the Emirates. But, since making his official debut, Saliba has gone on to establish himself as a regular under Mikel Arteta and is now seen as one of the best young talents in European football.

It’s proven to be a shrewd piece of business by Arsenal and their original plan in loaning him out for three years appears to have worked wonders. He was once again a colossus for Arsenal in keeping Harry Kane largely at bay in the north London derby on Saturday.

His calming presence at the back has helped Arsenal maintain their position at the top of the table after eight games. Fabregas had just moved to Monaco shortly before Arsenal swooped in to sign Saliba from Sanit-Etienne.

And the former Spain international admits he had a conversation with an ex-Arsenal scout around the time the Gunners signed the defender.

“That was a fantastic complete performance,” Fabregas told BT Sport. “I’d like to mention the special name, the fact he was so good he made it look easy is William Saliba.

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