Real Madrid Intensifies Interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz to Bolster Midfield
As the team looks for a replacement for veteran midfielder Toni Kroos, Real Madrid has intensified its chase of Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen. Despite their decision not to sign a replacement for Kroos this past summer, Los Blancos’ patchy 2024–25 campaign has reignited interest in the 21-year-old German star.
Alfredo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, and Dani Ceballos make up the midfield lineup, but manager Carlo Ancelotti lacks a dynamic, ball-playing central midfielder to provide even more diversity. Given his reputation for originality and foresight, Wirtz might be able to fill this position and give Madrid the spark they want.
Champions League scouting
Given Wirtz’s prior experience in the Europa League, Real Madrid intends to keep a careful eye on his performances in the Champions League. With three goals in his first four European games this season, Wirtz is making an impression, according to early scouting reports.
