Will the most expensive defender in history be born.
The Tribune reported on the 12th (Korea time) that Real Madrid is keeping an eye on Arsenal center back William Saliba this summer, according to reporter Sasha Tabolieri.
Saliba is one of the best center backs in the world. Saliba, who made his debut in Saint-Etienne in the 2018-2019 season, drew attention for his unagely performance. He wore Arsenal uniforms in the summer of 2019. Saliba was immediately loaned to Saint-Etienne and played.
He then tried to return to Arsenal, but there was no room. I left for Nice again on loan. Good form in Nice and named Ligue 1 defender of the year. Nevertheless, Arsenal again sent Saliba on loan. It was Marseille. With his best performance in Marseille, he won the Best 11 and Young Player of the League 1 season awards, establishing himself as the top center back in League 1.
Saliba, who returned to Arsenal after the 2022-2023 season, immediately emerged as a key defender of the team. He contributed to Arsenal's bid for the championship with his best performance. He is Mikel Arteta's favorite defender and is showing his best performance this season. Saliba, who entered France's A national team after representing by age, also participated in the Qatar World Cup and Euro 2024.
Real Madrid, which is interested in the world's best player, has entered the bid to recruit Saliba. For Real Madrid, the central defense is one of the concerns. Tribuna said Saliba and Real Madrid have already begun discussions. The question is ransom. Arsenal want £100m for Saliba's transfer. If successful, he will be the most expensive defender in history.
Tribuna saw this transfer positively. This is because Saliba sees the transfer to Real Madrid as the ultimate goal of his career. In particular, it is also shaking Saliba's heart that he can be with his friend Kylian Mbappe, who he was with during his youth.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
