PSG vs Real Madrid: The Next Battle for William Saliba Begins

The saga between Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Real Madrid has been nothing short of dramatic, spanning several years and transfer windows. Recently, the two clubs have found themselves once again in a tug-of-war, this time over Arsenal’s promising defender, William Saliba, according to reports from international media.

The Ongoing Rivalry for Mbappé

The competition for Mbappé’s signature began in the summer of 2017, following his breakout season with AS Monaco in both Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League. With his rapid rise, both PSG and Real Madrid turned their attention to the young talent, who would later become a World Cup champion with France in 2018.

Real Madrid made a staggering €180 million bid for Mbappé, a move that was seen as a dream opportunity for the player, as highlighted upon his eventual signing with the club on June 3. However, in the final hours of the summer transfer window in 2017, it was PSG that secured his services. Fast forward to 2021, and PSG turned down another significant offer from Real Madrid for the forward. The following year, even as Madrid rolled out the red carpet for him before capturing their 14th Champions League title in Paris, Mbappé opted to extend his contract with PSG.

The New Battle for Saliba

This summer marked a pivotal shift as Kylian Mbappé officially left PSG to join Real Madrid, concluding a seven-year chapter at the French club. Yet, even as one chapter closes, another rivalry is brewing behind the scenes. PSG and Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing French defender William Saliba, aged 23, who currently plays for Arsenal. According to CaughtOffside, both clubs are closely monitoring the central defender, who has already made a name for himself as a key player in the Premier League. The question remains: if Saliba decides to leave Arsenal, which club will ultimately win his favor?