Antonio Rudiger: Real Madrid star explains why Los Blancos must sign Arsenal defender

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Antonio Rudiger has identified one of Arsenal's defensive pair as an ideal signing for Real Madrid
Despite his strong bond with Eder Militao, he felt it 'reasonable' for Madrid to make a purchase
The Arsenal defender Rudiger admires is deemed as one of the best centre-backs in world football

Antonio Rudiger has revealed why he believes Real Madrid should consider a future move for Arsenal's William Saliba, despite his strong defensive partnership with Eder Militao at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Rudiger, who earned a fearsome reputation as one of the Premier League's most robust defenders during his time at Chelsea, has since solidified his place in Madrid's backline alongside Militao.

Antonio Rudiger has openly expressed his desire to play alongside William Saliba at Real Madrid. Photos by David Price and Xavier Laine.

Antonio Rudiger hypes Arsenal's defensive unit

Although the German initially had to wait to become a regular starter, his powerful presence, defensive discipline, and threat from set pieces have made him indispensable in Carlo Ancelotti's squad.

Even with his current success, Rudiger has identified Saliba as an ideal addition to Real Madrid in the near future.

The young French defender has played a pivotal role in Arsenal's resurgence, helping to transform the Gunners into one of the most solid teams in both the Premier League and Europe, per Now Arsenal.

Saliba's partnership with Gabriel Magalhães has been widely hailed as one of the finest centre-back duos in world football.

Rudiger explains why he wants Saliba

Rudiger, who deeply admires Arsenal's defensive pairing, has expressed his desire to play alongside Saliba at Real Madrid.

While he cherishes his partnership with Militao, he pointed to the heavy fixture schedule as a reason why rotating defenders could be essential and why adding someone of Saliba's calibre could elevate the team's defensive solidity.

“I say William Saliba!” Rudiger declared. "I’m very happy with Militao! But there are so many games, and rotating would be key. So, having Saliba would be great,” the 31-year-old shared in an interview with Inside Scoop, as cited by Fabrizio Romano.