After acquiring Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid continues to show interest in another star, while Barcelona finds themselves in a difficult situation. According to Marca, Real Madrid has reached a preliminary agreement with Florian Wirtz.
The midfielder will continue playing for Leverkusen next season before joining the Bernabeu side in the summer of 2025. As Wirtz is under contract with Leverkusen until June 2027, Real Madrid will have to pay a hefty fee to acquire him, estimated at no less than 150 million euros. This summer, the Champions League winners will also be seeking to recruit a defender and a midfielder to bolster their squad.
In contrast, Barcelona is facing challenges. According to Spanish media, the Catalan club will need to raise at least 120 million euros by the end of this month to avoid complications in player registration. The club’s leadership is considering selling some stars like Ronald Araujo or Raphinha to meet the financial requirements of La Liga. Additionally, if they intend to bring in new players, they must ensure they stay within the wage budget. These are significant challenges for new coach Hansi Flick in the upcoming period.
