Obstacles Delaying Real Madrid's Dream of Signing Saliba

William Saliba, Arsenal's defender, has once again caught the attention of Real Madrid after delivering an outstanding performance against the royal team in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, despite making a mistake that led to Vinicius Junior's only goal.

Saliba, who is 24 years old, had a complete defensive match at the Santiago Bernabeu, recording 12 clearances and standing out as a true leader in the absence of his teammate Gabriel, enhancing his status as one of the best defenders in Europe, at a time when Real Madrid's management is monitoring the defenders' market to strengthen the backline.

Saliba's contract with Arsenal runs until 2027, making his departure difficult at this time, especially since the English club will not let him go for less than 80 million euros, a figure that does not align with Madrid's defensive signing policy. However, the option to sign him for free after the end of his contract remains a possibility, as was the case with Alaba and Rudiger.