Alkorta Advises Real Madrid to Prioritize Saliba Over Laporte
Former Athletic Bilbao sporting director Rafael Alkorta has suggested that Real Madrid should target Arsenal defender William Saliba instead of Al-Nassr’s Aymeric Laporte.
Alkorta believes that Saliba, who is significantly younger, offers a long-term solution for Real Madrid’s defensive needs. In contrast, Laporte, despite his experience, may not be as durable or adaptable in the long run.
“I wouldn’t sign in January, I would wait and consider Aymeric Laporte as an option,” Alkorta told Cadena SER. “Maybe you have to spend €80 million on a guy like Saliba who will give you 10 more years of service. Madrid rarely make mistakes in that regard.”