Desailly Names Saliba Among World’s Best and Says Real Madrid ‘Door Is Open’
A high-profile endorsement has reignited transfer talk even as Saliba remains tied to Arsenal and treated for back discomfort.
Overview
- Marcel Desailly publicly ranked William Saliba among the world’s top centre-backs and said on Thursday he expects Saliba could one day join Real Madrid.
- Desailly noted Saliba has some back problems but said those issues do not remove him from the elite conversation.
- Saliba is under a five-year contract with Arsenal that runs until summer 2030, which makes an immediate move unlikely without club agreement.
- Reports say Real Madrid continue to look for defensive reinforcements and have completed other summer signings, but there is no confirmed offer for Saliba.
- Saliba rose to prominence after returning from loan to become a defensive pillar for Arsenal from 2022 and helped the club win the Premier League last season.