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Saliba is attracting interest from Real Madrid. |
The French centre-back made a strong impression when Arsenal faced Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 Champions League, especially in a thrilling match with Kylian Mbappe. Since then, “Los Blancos” have been even more interested in the player born in Bondy - Mbappe's own hometown -.
Like Ibrahima Konate at Liverpool, Saliba is not ready to sign a new contract with Arsenal. His current deal expires in the summer of 2027, while the Gunners, under sporting director Andrea Berta, are trying to extend it until 2032 as they build a youthful squad with Premier League ambitions.
According to L'Équipe , Real Madrid have begun to make contact with Saliba's representatives to pave the way for a future deal. The reasons are clear: Antonio Rudiger is increasingly prone to injuries, David Alaba is no longer in the best physical condition, while Eder Militão remains a doubt after two consecutive knee injuries. In addition, Raul Asencio is not yet a leader enough to carry the defense.
Real Madrid are banking on young talent Dean Huijsen, but they know they need top quality players to provide stability. Saliba, with his intelligent game-readiness and strength in the tackle, is considered the perfect fit.
Not only Saliba, Konate is also in Real Madrid's sights. The appearance of the French central defender duo alongside compatriots such as Camavinga, Mendy, Tchouameni and Mbappe will help Real build a strong "nucleus" for many seasons to come.
The question is: who will be the first choice - Saliba or Konaté? Whatever the decision, the Spanish Royal team clearly will not be left out of the race when the opportunity arises.
Source: https://znews.vn/saliba-la-manh-ghep-hoan-hao-cho-real-madrid-post1570844.html
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