France legend Marcel Desailly has thrown his support behind Arsenal's star defender William Saliba, suggesting a future move to Spanish giants Real Madrid is a distinct possibility.
Desailly, a former Chelsea and AC Milan stalwart, believes Saliba's exceptional performances for Arsenal, where he has become an indispensable part of their formidable Premier League defense, naturally point towards a potential transfer to one of Europe's elite clubs.
"The door is open" for Saliba to eventually join Real Madrid, according to Desailly. He articulated that playing for a club of Real Madrid's stature is a common aspiration for any top-tier professional footballer, hinting that Saliba's trajectory aligns with such ambitions.
The former World Cup winner went even further, ranking Saliba as the current best center-back in world football. This high praise places the Arsenal defender above esteemed players like Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and his own Arsenal teammate, Gabriel Magalhães.
Desailly attributed Saliba's top ranking to his remarkable consistency and outstanding defensive capabilities, even acknowledging recent back issues without diminishing his assessment of the player's overall quality and impact.
He further asserted that no other center-backs currently playing for prominent clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter Milan, or AC Milan can match Saliba's current level of performance and influence.
This endorsement comes at a time when Real Madrid are reportedly looking to strengthen their defensive options. Despite recently securing the services of French defender Ibrahima Konate, the club is believed to be on the lookout for another world-class center-back to bolster their squad.
Saliba's impressive form and Desailly's glowing review certainly position him as a player firmly on the radar of Europe's elite, with Real Madrid being the latest club to be linked with a potential move for the talented French international.
