Saliba is distracted because Madrid is the one who got him.

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Arsenal fans have finally figured out why once-solid defender William Saliba is so prolific, after learning he is a target for Real Madrid.

Saliba has made a name for himself and gained international recognition over the last two to three years. Most recently being named in the 2024 FIFA The Best World XI, according to RMC Sport. สมัคร UFABET 

This continued development has led Los Blancos to position the French midfielder as a summer reinforcement. 

The players were aware that they had lost some focus in the latter stages. But fortunately, their partner Gabriel Magalhaes stood out and won the club’s Player of the Month award for January 2025. 

Saliba’s contract will have just two years left after this season, with no option to extend. And he will earn £10m a season. 

If a deal really does happen, the Gunners will probably block it as much as possible. Because they see the 23-year-old as having the potential to become one of the world’s top defenders. 

So let’s set the price as the most expensive ever for a defender. With Harry Maguire currently the most expensive player to date, having moved from Leicester to Manchester United for €87m in 2019. 

Saliba and his team are currently traveling to the United Arab Emirates to open a training camp during their free time.