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William Saliba has become one of the most important players in Arsenal's recent resurgence. Signed from Saint-Etienne in 2019, the French defender spent several seasons out on loan before breaking into the Gunners' first team in 2022/23.
Saliba's calmness, athleticism and ball-playing ability quickly made him a fan favourite, and Arsenal supporters wasted no time in creating a Saliba chant that has since echoed around the Emirates and beyond.
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William Saliba chant lyrics and tune
Arsenal fans often chant Saliba's name emphatically to an adapted version of ‘Tequila' by The Champs. The chant is extremely simple but highly effective.
Often sung in short bursts with pauses in between, the rhythm of the Saliba chant mirrors the famous ‘Tequila!' refrain in the original song. The familiarity of the tune means the chant can catch on instantly among thousands of supporters.
What elevates the chant is its effect. Saliba himself said it drives him on, and the way teammates have joined in singing it in dressing-room clips suggests it has become a symbol of unity.
Below are the lyrics of Saliba chant.
Do do do do do do do do,
Do do do do do do do,
Do do do do do do do do,
Do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do
Saliba!
Arsenal fans singing William Saliba chant
FGG says
Critics argue Saliba chant is too simplistic, more of a gimmick than a tribute, and there is some truth in that. Unlike the multi-verse classics that tell stories about past legends, the Saliba song is minimalist. Yet that is also its genius. It doesn't need verses or clever wordplay because it captures something raw: the fans' joy at seeing a young defender return from years of loans to become a cornerstone of their side. It is not just noise; it's affirmation.
Most importantly, football chants are rarely works of lyrical genius, but their power lies elsewhere: in rhythm, repetition, and the sense of belonging they create. Arsenal's Saliba chant, set to the tune of ‘Tequila' by The Champs, is the perfect example.