Following Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 defeat to arch-rivals Barcelona at Montjuïc Stadium in the 35th round of La Liga, internal dynamics within the club have begun to shift in a more serious and decisive direction.
According to the German outlet Kicker, club president Florentino Pérez has officially entered the race to sign rising German star Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen’s highly sought-after midfielder, in what could become one of the marquee transfers of the upcoming summer window.
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Pérez’s move wasn’t spontaneous—it came at the direct urging of Xabi Alonso, the club’s incoming head coach. Deeply frustrated by the team’s performance in the Clásico, Alonso immediately reached out to the president after the final whistle with a clear message:
“Signing Wirtz is no longer an option—it’s an absolute necessity.”
Kicker noted that Bayern Munich had felt confident just days earlier about securing Wirtz’s signature. However, with Alonso’s impending appointment at Real Madrid, the balance has shifted, sparking concerns in Bavaria that the tide may now favor the Spanish giants.
The report also revealed that Real Madrid’s hierarchy is preparing to make a bold financial move to fund the deal. The club is seriously considering offloading Brazilian forward Rodrygo Goes this summer, a transfer that would create the financial space needed to bring Wirtz to the Santiago Bernabéu.
The message from within is unmistakable: Real Madrid is preparing for a new chapter. With a world-class young talent, a coach who understands his abilities intimately, and a shared vision of building a dominant new generation, Los Blancos are determined to reclaim their place at the pinnacle of European and global football.
