Although the season hasn't completely ended yet, Real Madrid is already looking to the future with determination. The elimination in LaLiga has accelerated the club's plans, which is preparing for a deep restructuring in the summer market. With Xabi Alonso's imminent arrival on the bench, the moves are already underway.
Ramón de Mon, a well-known insider, has confirmed one of the most desired names by the Basque coach. The Bayer Leverkusen gem is a top priority. The message is clear: goodbye to Manchester City, the German's future points to Bernabéu.
Xabi Alonso is clear about it
Since it was confirmed that Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid's next coach, there has been talk of a short list of mandatory signings. Names like Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold have already been strongly mentioned. But Wirtz is in another category: he is the main target.
Xabi knows the German '10' well, he has coached him, made him shine, and knows how to harness his talent. That's why he has insisted on his signing time and again. His idea is clear: he needs a new brain in the midfield after Kroos's departure and Modric's possible goodbye.
Fierce competition, but with a key advantage
It's no secret that Florian Wirtz is on the radar of half of Europe. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also pushing hard. However, Real Madrid has a secret weapon: Xabi Alonso's influence.
Moreover, according to Radio MARCA, Leverkusen prefers to sell Wirtz outside of Germany. They don't want to strengthen Bayern. That places the club in a preferred position against its rivals.
The big obstacle: the 110 million
The main problem is the price. Leverkusen has valued Wirtz at about 110 million euros. A very high figure that Florentino Pérez is not willing to pay without negotiating.
However, there is room. The German club is more willing to talk with Madrid than with others. They don't want to repeat stories like Kai Havertz with Bayern, if there's a price drop, Bernabéu will be the destination.
Imminent signing?
For now, there is no closed agreement. But everything points to Xabi Alonso's pressure and the club's strategy could tip the balance. Ramón de Mon has hinted: the player may have already shown signs of wanting to wear white.
With planning underway and signings already advanced, Real Madrid is preparing to make a statement. Wirtz is the chosen one. If nothing goes wrong, he will leave City behind to land at a Santiago Bernabéu that awaits him with open arms.