Real Madrid escaped a Celta Vigo ambush with a crucial win ahead of El Cl\u00e1sico in the next round of La Liga at Montju\u00efc Stadium.
\nReal Madrid hosted Celta with the aim of securing a victory to restore their four-point lead over Barcelona and maintain their hopes of winning the La Liga title this season. They ultimately succeeded with a 3-2 victory.<\/p>\n
According to reports from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 is excited about the prospect of his compatriot and close friend William Saliba joining Real Madrid. The strong bond between the two French stars, who grew up in the same neighborhood, could play a positive role in facilitating the transfer, which Florentino P\u00e9rez is closely monitoring.<\/p>\n
Although Arsenal is reluctant to let Saliba go, Real Madrid knows that any bid for him will not be less than \u20ac75 million in the summer of 2025, with the possibility of making an offer still open. Despite the complexities of the deal, Saliba remains one of the top names on the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u’s wishlist.<\/p>\n
Despite Marco Asensio’s recent emergence as a viable option in defense, which has eased some of the pressure on the club’s management, Real Madrid is still working to secure the future of its backline\u2014especially with the impending departure of key players like Antonio R\u00fcdiger and David Alaba. Consequently, the club’s scouting department is actively monitoring several promising defensive options, with Saliba being the preferred choice.<\/p>\n
The French defender possesses exceptional technical and physical attributes: he is fast, strong, and tactically mature. However, the biggest obstacle is his contract with Arsenal, which runs until 2027, along with his high market value\u2014over \u20ac80 million\u2014which gives the London club a strong negotiating position.<\/p>\n
Expectations suggest that the summer of 2026 will be the most appropriate time to negotiate for Saliba\u2019s signing, especially if he has not renewed his contract with Arsenal. At that point, Real Madrid will be ready to enter serious talks, potentially repeating the scenario that played out with Alexander-Arnold. However, it will all depend on the player\u2019s desire to join the royal project and his confidence in the club\u2019s long-term plans.<\/p>\n
Florentino P\u00e9rez aims to strengthen Real Madrid\u2019s squad with the best players to ensure the club\u2019s continued dominance over the next decade. Saliba is an ideal fit for this project, as the club’s management believes the French national team\u2019s central defender will be excited by the prospect of wearing the white shirt and joining a team that includes some of the world\u2019s best players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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