Desailly backs Saliba for future move to Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Marcel Desailly has expressed hope that William Saliba will eventually play for Real Madrid. Despite recently signing a new contract with Arsenal, Saliba remains a target for the Spanish giants, who have strengthened their defense this summer with Ibrahima Konaté. Desailly praised Saliba's abilities, emphasizing that the French defender could fit in well at Real Madrid. Arsenal sees Saliba as a vital part of their defensive lineup and aims to retain him as they pursue major titles in the coming seasons.
- •William Saliba linked with Real Madrid since his Arsenal career began.
- •Marcel Desailly hopes for Saliba to join Real Madrid one day.
- •Saliba recently extended his contract with Arsenal for four more years.
- •Real Madrid signed Ibrahima Konaté, reducing immediate need for Saliba.
- •Arsenal views Saliba as key to its long-term project.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — France icon wants Saliba to play for Real Madrid
"William Saliba has been consistently linked with a move to Real Madrid throughout his career at Arsenal, with many surprised when he recently committed his future to the Emirates by signing a new cont...
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