William Saliba Commits to Arsenal Amid Real Madrid Interest

Posted on 12 Mar 2025

Arsenal defender William Saliba has reaffirmed his commitment to the club despite growing interest from Real Madrid. The 23-year-old center-back has been instrumental in Arsenal’s title challenge over the past few seasons, forming a formidable partnership with Gabriel Magalhães.

His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with Real Madrid reportedly considering him as a long-term replacement for aging defenders like David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/mike-maignan-andre-onana-inter-milan-goalkeeper-rise However, Saliba has made it clear that his focus remains on Arsenal.

In a recent interview, he expressed his desire to achieve success with the North London club. “I am happy here, that’s it.

I want to win big things with Arsenal,” Saliba told Goal. He emphasized that leaving the club without silverware would make him forgettable among fans, further highlighting his ambition to bring trophies to the Emirates.

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/sergio-conceicao-under-pressure-ac-milan-vs-lecce Despite his current contract running until 2027, Arsenal has yet to initiate extension talks.

While there is no immediate rush, prolonging negotiations could pose a risk for the Gunners, potentially allowing other top clubs to swoop in. For now, Saliba remains a key figure in Arsenal’s defensive setup, determined to help the team compete for both domestic and European glory.