“He never said Bayern was his only choice” — the door to the Bernabéu swings open for Germany’s brightest star.
Full Story:
With Xabi Alonso officially leaving Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season—bound for the Real Madrid dugout—he’s ignited transfer mayhem by casting doubt over Florian Wirtz’s rumored preference for Bayern Munich.
In a carefully worded press conference, Alonso said:
> “Florian Wirtz didn’t tell me that he only wants to go to Bayern… this is not my information.”
What it means:
While Bayern were confident of winning the race for Wirtz, Alonso’s comments—especially in the context of his own Real Madrid return—hint strongly that Wirtz could join him in Spain, reuniting the mentor-apprentice duo in a white shirt next season.
The Situation at a Glance:
Xabi Alonso: Confirmed he’s leaving Leverkusen after 2 final matches.
Wirtz: Open to a move; admired by Real Madrid, Bayern, and Man City.
Contract: Wirtz is under contract with Leverkusen until 2027.
Transfer Value: Expected to exceed €100 million.
Why this matters:
Alonso has been pivotal to Wirtz’s development, and if Madrid backs Alonso’s vision, this could be a massive coup in the transfer market, reshaping their midfield for the next decade.
Next steps:
All eyes will be on Wirtz’s camp in the coming weeks, with Real Madrid now heavily involved. If Alonso truly sees him as a cornerstone of his Madrid era, expect negotiations to accelerate rapidl
y after the season concludes.
