🚨 Florian Wirtz’s £116M Liverpool Move Almost Didn’t Happen – The Real Madrid Twist Behind the Scenes

In a shocking revelation, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro confirmed that Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s record £116 million signing this summer, initially dreamed of joining Real Madrid — not Anfield.

According to Carro, Wirtz “would definitely have gone to Madrid if Xabi Alonso had made the offer.” The 21-year-old attacking prodigy, who blossomed under Alonso’s management at Leverkusen, was reportedly eager to reunite with his former coach and chase Champions League glory in white.

 

 

However, despite Alonso’s admiration for his former pupil, his transfer influence at Real Madrid under President Florentino Pérez is said to be limited compared to his control at Leverkusen. With Los Blancos already investing heavily in defensive reinforcements this summer, a blockbuster bid for Wirtz became financially unrealistic.

That opened the door for Liverpool, who acted decisively under new sporting leadership to secure one of Europe’s most dynamic midfielders. Wirtz has since settled quickly at Anfield, impressing fans with his creativity and flair in Jürgen Klopp’s revamped side.

Still, whispers around Madrid suggest Alonso — who is being closely monitored as a potential future Real manager — continues to keep an eye on Wirtz’s progress. Should things at Liverpool ever go south, a future Bernabéu reunion might not be off the table.

⚽ Key takeaway: Liverpool may have landed their star now, but the shadow of Real Madrid — and the bond with Xabi Alonso — still lingers over Florian Wirtz’s future.