From Barcelona to Madrid: Florentino has already convinced him to take the big step in his career

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is working to assemble a “dream team” by targeting some of the world’s top players, having already secured the signature of French star Kylian Mbappé last summer after years of pursuit. According to *Defensa Central*, one of the key players Pérez is eyeing is German talent Florian Wirtz, a target for several elite clubs.

Although Wirtz’s contract with Bayer Leverkusen runs until June 2027, there are expectations that he could leave as early as next summer. Despite once being a fan of Barcelona and Lionel Messi, Wirtz has shifted his focus to Real Madrid, now holding a strong interest in joining the Spanish giants.

His current club has indicated a willingness to negotiate a transfer in 2025, and Real Madrid is closely following his progress. However, the deal could be costly, causing Real Madrid to proceed cautiously, especially since their immediate priority is strengthening their defense and full-back positions.

Wirtz’s potential arrival may impact younger players like Arda Güler and Ibrahim Diaz, given the overlap in their playing styles. Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, also dreams of signing Wirtz, but the financial issues facing the Catalan club may prevent them from competing with Pérez, who is determined to finalize the deal for Madrid.