Real Madrid will not sign Florian Wirtz this summer, with the 19-year-old German prodigy reportedly dreaming of joining Barcelona.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Florian Wirtz will unlikely join Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions have ruled out signing the 19-year-old prodigy. And the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder dreams of joining Barcelona when he leaves the Bundesliga club.
Florian Wirtz has overcome a long-term injury to re-establish himself as a pivotal figure for Bayer Leverkusen. The Bundesliga giants have a new manager at the helm, but the teenage sensation remains a top player. And Xabi Alonso has utilised the German international regularly since his return.
The 19-year-old has chipped in with two goals and six assists in 19 appearances across all competitions. And Wirtz’s ability to bounce back from the adversity of the injury would have impressed his suitors. Meanwhile, several high-profile clubs are keen on signing him, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Real Madrid will lay down a succession plan for Luka Modric and Toni Kroos this year. The two veteran midfielders are approaching the end of their glittering careers. And while they might hang on for another season, the Merengues must plan for life after the duo. Several players have thus emerged on Real Madrid’s radar, with Jude Bellingham the priority target.
But Wirtz has also popped up as a viable target for Real Madrid. But the reigning La Liga champions have now ruled out a summer move for the 19-year-old prodigy. That is because the youngster dreams of joining Barcelona when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen.
The German international is also on Barcelona’s radar over a possible move in the coming months. And the Catalan outfit’s interest is hardly surprising, considering the current squad evolution under Xavi Hernandez. And Wirtz’s admission of his Barcelona dreams makes the Blaugrana an ideal destination for the teenage sensation.
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But Bayer Leverkusen will likely demand a hefty fee to part ways with the 19-year-old wonderkid. That will be a problem for Barcelona amid the never-ending financial woes. And it will be interesting to see if Real Madrid will pounce on such a situation.
