The signing that Real Madrid has ruled out for being too expensive

Real Madrid has made the decision to discard, at least for now, the signing of William Saliba. The French center-back from Arsenal, who has been one of the great revelations in the Premier League in recent seasons, was on the agenda of the white club to strengthen its defense for the upcoming summer. However, the amount that the English team has put on the table has forced the Madrid team to rethink its strategy.

According to reports from 'DefensaCentral', Arsenal has valued Saliba at at least 80 million euros, an amount that Real Madrid is not willing to pay at the moment. Despite Florentino Pérez and Carlo Ancelotti seeing the arrival of a player of his caliber with good eyes, the operation is considered unfeasible due to the high cost involved. Saliba is under contract with the "Gunners" until 2027, which also makes it difficult for the London club to lower its demands.

Real Madrid will scout the market for another center-back

Faced with this scenario, Real Madrid is already exploring other alternatives in the market. The priority is to find a defender who can join in winter, although the option of obtaining a temporary reinforcement through a loan until the end of the season is gaining strength. This solution would allow the team to gain time to analyze more economical or feasible options for the next summer.

Real Madrid is aware of the need to add a center-back to its squad but will not make a financial madness for Saliba. The club will continue to look for reinforcements while keeping the door open for future negotiations, perhaps in 2026 when the player's contract is closer to expiration.

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