Reluctant to Pay: Real Madrid Ready to Wait 2 More Years for Saliba Transfer
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Real Madrid has long been linked with an interest in Arsenal defender William Saliba. The Frenchman is open to joining the "Los Blancos," but he currently has a contract with the "Gunners" and a significant transfer fee attached to him.
Details: Spanish outlet Relevo reports that Real Madrid is willing to wait over two years to sign the player as a free agent. It is noted that the Spanish champions are reluctant to pay the hefty sum Arsenal demands for the 23-year-old Frenchman.
Reminder: Saliba moved to London in 2019 from Saint-Étienne for 30 million euros. The footballer played for Nice and Marseille on loan, and since 2022, he has been with Arsenal. His current contract runs until the summer of 2027, and his market value is estimated at 80 million by Transfermarkt.
