The star who rejected signing for Real Madrid in 2025

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Real Madrid has suffered a setback in their attempt to sign William Saliba, the French center-back from Arsenal, for the summer of 2025. Despite the interest of the Spanish giant in adding him to their squad, Saliba has made it clear that he has no intentions of leaving the London club. The defender, a key piece in Mikel Arteta's scheme, prefers to continue his development at the Emirates Stadium, where he has proven to be one of the pillars of the defense in recent seasons.

Carlo Ancelotti's team had set their sights on Saliba as part of a renovation in their defense, considering that David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are nearing 30 years old. With Alaba facing recurring injury problems, Real Madrid has identified the need to strengthen their defensive line with young and quality players. In this context, Saliba emerged as an attractive option, not only for his performance in the Premier League but also for his long-term potential.

Saliba wants to stay in the Premier League

However, the Frenchman, who renewed with Arsenal until 2027 with a salary of £190,000 per week, has expressed his commitment to the Gunners' project. Arsenal's board also does not consider his departure, as they see the center-back as a key piece to achieve the successes they aim for in the upcoming seasons.

Although Real Madrid has initiated preliminary contacts with the player's agents, the interest has not progressed beyond an initial inquiry. With Saliba's firm stance on staying in London, it seems unlikely that the Whites will be able to finalize his signing in the near future. This leaves Madrid with the task of looking for other alternatives to reinforce their defense.

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