WILLIAM SALIBA has opened the door to a move to Real Madrid.
But not before he wins silverware with Arsenal.
France defender Saliba signed a new Gunners deal last month, tying himself to the Emirates club until 2030.
But Madrid have not hidden their keenness to lure the centre-half, 24, to the Bernabeu.
And while Saliba insisted his focus is glory with Mikel Arteta’s side, he admitted to being aware of Real’s interest in landing him.
Asked directly about a possible Madrid move by French TV programme Telefoot, Saliba conceded: “Of course, it’s always tempting when a club like that makes a move.
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“But for me, my desire was to stay at Arsenal. First, win trophies, before thinking about anything else.”
Saliba did imply multiple trophies, rather than a single piece of silverware.
But his admission may concern some Arsenal fans – especially with the Gunners now odds on to lift the Prem crown this season and among the hot favourites for a first Champions League title.
Saliba would be joining a host of France team-mates if he left London for Madrid.
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Kylian Mbappe, Aurelian Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy are all key members of Xabi Alonso’s squad, five points clear at the top of La Liga after 11 games.
Mbappe is a childhood pal, with the pair having been team-mates with AS Bondy as 12-year-olds.
Asked if a club reunion might be on the cards, Saliba added: “No, no, the Bondy connection is with the French national team, for now.”
