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Real Madrid's Triumph in Manchester Takes a Toll, Could Cost Them a Signing

In the white team, they are beginning to fear the worst in the market

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Borja Díaz

Real Madrid Achieved an Important Victory This Tuesday Against Manchester City in the Champions League. The comeback by the white team to win 2 to 3 brings them a bit closer to the round of 16. Although the second leg at Santiago Bernabéu still remains to be played.

The truth is that it seemed like everything was joy among the whites after this victory. But it can also have its downside as winning in Manchester is taking a toll on the Merengues. Real Madrid might miss out on a signing after what happened at the Etihad.

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Florian Wirtz with his hands on his ears celebrating a goal | Real Madrid Confidencial

Manchester City realized that they need a renewal in their squad thinking about the future. Among other things because a player like Kevin De Bruyne is no longer what he was years ago. And in high-demand matches like against Real Madrid, that starts to weigh on him.

That's why the English team is reconsidering looking for a replacement for the Belgian footballer. There are several names on the table that could take his place. But one of the favorites among the management is Florian Wirtz, which puts Real Madrid in a difficult position.

Real Madrid Sees Wirtz's Signing in Jeopardy Because of Manchester City

Real Madrid exposed the current level of Kevin De Bruyne in big matches. And that makes those at the Etihad start to seriously consider signing Florian Wirtz. They are willing to put a lot of money on the table to secure his signing.

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Florian Wirtz celebrating a goal with his mouth open | Real Madrid Confidencial

Something that harms Real Madrid, who intended to make his arrival happen, but in the summer of 2026. The idea was for him to renew with Bayer Leverkusen to stay one more season. And once the World Cup was over, his arrival at the white team could happen, who knows if with Xabi Alonso.

But Manchester City could ruin all the plans they had in the market. To the point that they might offer a fortune this very summer to convince Bayer. If that happens, Wirtz's signing for Madrid will be in jeopardy.

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