In terms of signings, haste is always a bad advisor. Florentino Pérez knows this very well; his track record in signings confirms it.
The Real Madrid President took seven years to get Mbappé, who arrived at Bernabéu at zero cost. Like David Alaba, like Antonio Rüdiger, like Alexander-Arnold, who is about to arrive.
Modric Will Stay One More Year and His Successor Will Arrive in 2026
That is Florentino's philosophy regarding signings. Foresee the future and bet on signings three years in advance. Give them time to prove their quality and then put the Real Madrid jersey on them at zero cost.
That's how the one who is destined to become Luka Modric's successor at Real Madrid will also arrive. The Croatian will end up renewing for one more year and saying goodbye to Real Madrid at 40 years old.
For many months, there has been talk of Real Madrid's interest in Florian Wirtz, the emerging star of German soccer who leads Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso.
Figures have been discussed: 100, 120, 150 million, considering Real Madrid's rush to find a replacement for Modric. But Real Madrid never rushes and has opted for prudence. They will wait for Wirtz to finish his contract and become free, and then they will bet on him.
It is always more economical to offer the player a signing bonus than to pay a transfer fee to another club. Moreover, the player is more grateful when the money goes into his pocket.
That is what Real Madrid will do again with Florian Wirtz. His contract with Bayer Leverkusen expires on June 30, 2026.
In his appearance on El Chiringuito, Eduardo Inda confirmed last night that Wirtz "is a signing for two summers from now. A player who is spectacular, one of the best midfielders in the world, and he is German."
He added: "He finishes his contract with Bayer Leverkusen in 2026. And Real Madrid will apply that tactic of signing players who become free. He would come for free in 2026."
Will He Arrive Alongside Xabi Alonso?
Wirtz is barely 21 years old and is the great hope of German soccer to resurge after years of crisis. Real Madrid knows that, once free, Bayer will put him on the market in search of the highest bidder. But for that situation, the club expects to convince the footballer with clear arguments: glory and titles.
Real Madrid will not enter any bidding this summer to acquire the player. They will wait for him to become free in 2026, although always after securing the player's commitment.
Bayern, Manchester City, and PSG have already shown interest in him. They can offer more money, but not being part of the history of the best club in the world. Florentino Pérez counts on this to compete with his rivals.
Florentino, always prudent, hopes that Wirtz will become free in 2026 and can come to Bernabéu alongside Xabi Alonso, who also finishes his contract on that date. This way, it would not be necessary to make drastic decisions with Ancelotti this summer, and they could wait with him until the end of his contract.