Florian Wirtz's name continues to resonate strongly at Real Madrid. Although signing the German midfielder is not an immediate priority for the white management, the club doesn't lose sight of him. The Bayer Leverkusen talent fits Florentino Pérez's signing policy, focused on promising young players.
Real Madrid's interest in Wirtz
Florian Wirtz's profile has caught the attention of many elite clubs in Europe. Teams like Bayern Munich and Manchester City have shown interest in signing him, aware of his quality and enormous potential.
However, Wirtz has recently made it clear that he has no intention of moving to Etihad Stadium, where Pep Guardiola manages. "He has said he is not going to Manchester City." Instead, he doesn't rule out a possible move to Allianz Arena or, much less, to Santiago Bernabéu.
This rejection of Guardiola has alerted Real Madrid, opening the door to an attractive operation in the market. Despite the competition, Madrid trusts that Wirtz's willingness will be key to his signing.
The 'Xabi Alonso Factor' and his key role
One of the pieces that could facilitate this operation is Xabi Alonso. The current Bayer Leverkusen coach has an excellent relationship with Wirtz, who has shown great admiration for the former Real Madrid footballer.
In Valdebebas, Alonso's name is increasingly mentioned as a possible successor to Carlo Ancelotti. This situation could benefit Madrid, as Wirtz's good relationship with his coach could motivate him to join the club.
In fact, a possible arrival of Xabi Alonso to Madrid's bench could be decisive for Florian Wirtz's signing. It is expected that Alonso, if he takes over the team, will request the incorporation of the young German midfielder. This would considerably increase the chances of the player deciding on the white club.
The opportunity to see Wirtz at Santiago Bernabéu
The Champions League draw could play a decisive role in Wirtz's future. If Madrid surpasses the round of 16, they could face Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16. Wirtz could play at Bernabéu, allowing Madrid's scouts to evaluate him in Europe.
Juni Calafat, Real Madrid's chief scout, has closely followed Wirtz's evolution in recent times. The report prepared by Calafat on the German midfielder has been very positive, showing that the interest in the player continues to grow. Although it is not a priority, Madrid continues to consider Wirtz and could sign him in the future.