In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Real Madrid are keen on recruiting Arsenal defender William Saliba this summer. It has been claimed that Los Blancos are eyeing a move to secure the services of the French centre-back, who has a whopping £117m price tag.
Saliba’s Impressive Run Of Form In North London
Saliba had a great campaign at the North London club after he put in a lot of impressive displays at the heart of their backline. The France international made 50 appearances for the Gunners last season, scoring two goals and grabbing one assist on all fronts.
The 23-year-old was a dominant presence inside his half as he averaged 1.1 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and 2.1 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He was even been tidy when distributing the ball from the back based on his pass completion rate of 92.6% in league football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Emirates Stadium will run out in the summer of 2027. Hence, Real Madrid would have no choice but to meet Arsenal’s demands if they are to convince them to sell their prized asset this off-season.
What Will Saliba Add To Real Madrid Boss Carlo Ancelotti’s Team?
Saliba is a tough-tackling defender who can time his challenges well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He doesn’t mind clearing the danger when the opposition are on the offensive and can even play his way out from the back.
Standing at 1.92m, Saliba can use his strong frame to dominate the opposition attackers in the air. He has already proven his worth as a consistent performer at the highest level and won’t need time to settle into life in Spanish football if Los Blancos manage to get him on board this summer.
Saliba would add more bite and steel to Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s defence. He is more than capable of nailing down a regular starting spot at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next season.
At 23, Saliba has his best years ahead of him which makes him a worthy target for the Madrid giants to pursue before the end of this summer transfer period. He might even help Los Blancos challenge for some major trophies in the coming years.
