William Saliba has been linked with a summer move away from Arsenal, with Real Madrid showing interest in him for a long time.
William Saliba is one of the finest defenders in the Premier League, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for most teams in football. However, a report by Fichajes has claimed that Real Madrid have now decided to abandon their pursuit of the French international. It remains to be seen whether they decide to move on to other targets.
It is no secret that the Spanish giants need more quality for the central defensive unit. They will need to find an alternative to players like Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, as both players are in the twilight stages of their careers. Saliba would have been the ideal acquisition for Real Madrid, and their long-term interest makes sense.
The 25-year-old is entering the peak years of his career, and he is likely to play his best football in the coming season. He could have been a leader for Real Madrid at the back. They will need to improve defensively if they want to fight for major trophies.
William Saliba Premier League 2025/26 stats
- Pass accuracy: 91%
- Duels won per game: 2.7
- Clearances per game: 3.7
- Dribbled past per game: 0.1
- Balls recovered per game: 3.1
- Tackles per game: 0.4
- Interceptions per game: 1
Arsenal must keep Saliba
Arsenal will not want to lose the 25-year-old any time soon. The Frenchman has a long-term contract with them, and he is one of the first names on the team sheet. They are looking to build a team capable of regularly winning major trophies, and they simply cannot afford to sell their best players. Saliba is an irreplaceable asset for them.
The French defender is committed to the project at Arsenal, and he is enjoying his football with them. He has no reason to leave the North London club. They are currently favourites to win the Premier League title this season. The Gunner will look to do well in the UEFA Champions League as well.
Mikel Arteta’s men have already made it to the quarter-final of the competition. If they can continue to fight for major trophies, top players will have no problems continuing to play for them.
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Meanwhile, Real Madrid have not been at their best in the last couple of seasons, and they will look to get back to the top of Spanish football once again. A world-class defender could help them bounce back strongly.
