Real Madrid are stepping up efforts to recruit key Arsenal defender William Saliba.
“Real Madrid contacted Arsenal over the possibility of Saliba’s transfer,” British media outlet “Kurtoffside” reported on the 9th (Korea Standard Time). 메이저놀이터
Saliba is a resource equipped with various virtues that a central defender needs. He has good physical condition measuring 193 centimeters tall and fast. He has excellent rear build-up ability and calm defense capability, which is another advantage of Saliba. Saliba is drawing attention as a next-generation world-class defender.
Saliba, who received attention from France’s Sentimentien, confirmed his transfer to Arsenal in the summer of 2019. Born in 2001 and just 18 years old, Arsenal invested 30 million euros (about 44.2 billion won) in the recruitment of Saliba. On loan to Saint-Etienne immediately after the transfer, he later spent time in Nice, OGC, and Olympique Marseille, gaining experience.
It was in the 2022/23 season that Arsenal started receiving the opportunity in earnest. Saliba made his successful debut in the English Premier League with three goals and one assist from 33 official matches. Arsenal stood at second after Manchester City.
Saliba continued to play during the last season. Saliba, who played center back with Gabriel Magalyangis, displayed robust performance in 50 matches with two goals and one assist. Saliba, who became one of the top center backs in the EPL, achieved the minimum number of goals (29 goals lost) in the league.
Real Madrid is aiming for Saliba. Real Madrid needs a long-term successor as its main central defender Antonio Rudiger is in his mid-30s. Saliba, who is only 23 years old, can be an ideal replacement for Rudiger. Rudiger also recently claimed that the club should sign Saliba.
However, chances are slim that Arsenal would concede Saliba easily. Arsenal, which had previously competed for the UEFA Champions League qualification, have emerged as a club vying for the EPL title under Mikel Arteta. Chances are high that Arsenal standing on a higher ground will make desperate efforts to protect Saliba.
