Real Madrid had been following Florian Wirtz for some time. Valdebebas consider him one of the great promises of European soccer, a talent with a future to be among the best in the world. However, his signing was never a priority for the white club.
Bayern Munich, on the other hand, was clear. Wirtz was a priority target and they made a move before anyone else.
The Bavarians have accelerated negotiations and, according to various sources, the deal is closed. Wirtz will play in the Bundesliga, not with Leverkusen, but with Bayern.
An unexpected strategy
Bayern not only bet on Florian Wirtz. They have also shown interest in his sister, Julaine Wirtz, a player for Werder Bremen. This is not new: when Florian signed for Bayer Leverkusen, his sister was already playing there.
In Madrid, they have commented on this strategy. It is not common for a club to be interested in two siblings on different teams, but Bayern has found a formula that has worked for them before. In any case, in Chamartín, they were not going to make an aggressive offer for Wirtz in this market.
Arda Güler, the big beneficiary
Wirtz's signing by Bayern leaves an unexpected consequence in Madrid: Arda Güler can breathe easy.
If Wirtz arrived, the young Turk's opportunities would be reduced even more. He has already had few opportunities since he arrived, and the competition in the midfield is fierce. With Wirtz out of the equation, Güler maintains a small hope of gaining prominence next season.
Even so, his situation remains complicated. It will depend on whether Carlo Ancelotti continues to bet on him. The other option is a loan for him to gain minutes on another team.
What now for Madrid?
Madrid doesn't consider the loss of Wirtz as a hard blow. Although he is a player with a lot of potential, his profile is already covered in the squad. Moreover, the club's main objective remains to strengthen the defense, not the attack.
Even so, they will not lose sight of him. The sports management will continue to monitor his progress at Bayern. If an opportunity arises in the future, they might attempt his signing.
For now, the victory is Bayern's. Wirtz is already theirs. In Madrid, Arda Güler finds a respite and an opportunity to fight for his place.