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Florentino Knows What's Up With Wirtz and Makes a Move for Next Summer

The Move Florentino Pérez Has Made After Learning About the Situation with Florian Wirtz

Throughout the season, Real Madrid has maintained its interest in some players whose signings it considers essential. One of the most prominent is Florian Wirtz, the current young star at Bayer Leverkusen. Although Real Madrid was considering signing Wirtz next summer, the situation has completely changed.

Florentino Pérez has taken it for granted that, despite the interest, Wirtz will not join Real Madrid. This is due to the decision made by the player's camp to stay in the Bundesliga environment. Seeking to continue with Bayer Leverkusen or sign with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid has been ruled out as an option by Wirtz himself.

A player in a red jersey looks back during a match.
Florian Wirtz Turning His Back | Didac Aguirre

This has led Florentino Pérez to make a move for Bruno Fernandes, the best player at Manchester United. Even though the interest in Wirtz hasn't disappeared, the reality is that Real Madrid is not looking to fight for his signing.

Florentino Pérez's Move

Throughout his second term with Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez has managed to consolidate two successful cycles. Continuously improving the current squad, Florentino considered Wirtz an ideal signing for the next season. At just 21 years old, Wirtz is already one of the best young players in all of Europe.

With 15 goals and 13 assists this season, Florentino saw him as a reinforcement to further secure Real Madrid's future. However, his decision not to leave has been a hard blow for Florentino, who, after this, has been tasked with finding a replacement.

A player enthusiastically celebrates on the field while wearing a red and black Bayer Leverkusen jersey with the number 10, surrounded by a crowd of spectators in the stadium.
Florian Wirtz celebrating | Didac Aguirre

While Bruno Fernandes is not as young as Wirtz, the talent he has shown at Manchester United has caught Florentino's attention. Achieving 16 goals and assists this season, everything points to Bruno being Florentino's new target.

Waiting for Wirtz

Even if Bruno Fernandes manages to join Real Madrid, his signing would be to wait for the opportunity to sign Wirtz. With a great future ahead and talent yet to be fully exploited, Florentino Pérez will be patient to finalize Wirtz's signing.

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