Better than Modric and Kroos? Xabi Alonso Demands Elite Midfielder for Real Madrid
Real Madrid is facing a summer full of crucial moves in the transfer market, all happening amid a historic transition: the official arrival of Xabi Alonso as the new head coach. Just 24 hours after his appointment, the former midfield maestro is already shaping the club’s future — and he’s made a very specific request.
With Luka Modric’s emotional farewell still fresh, and the inevitable passing of the torch from legends like Toni Kroos, Xabi Alonso is eyeing a generational talent to take over: Florian Wirtz.
🔁 The Heir to Modric’s Midfield Throne
According to reports from OKDiario, Alonso has identified Wirtz, the dynamic playmaker from Bayer Leverkusen, as his top priority to revamp Madrid’s midfield. Having coached Wirtz during their historic Bundesliga-winning season, Alonso knows better than anyone what the 21-year-old can bring to the Bernabéu.
Wirtz has been linked with Liverpool and Bayern Munich, but Alonso is pushing hard to convince the Madrid board that this is the man to lead the next generation in midfield — a player who can surpass even Modric and Kroos in time.
💰 The €120M Obstacle
The major stumbling block? His price tag. Leverkusen’s leadership, led by Fernando Carro, is demanding around €120 million for their superstar. That figure is currently seen as excessive in Valdebebas, especially with other big spending commitments already on the table.
This hesitation has allowed Liverpool to move ahead in the race. The Reds’ ambitious proposal has reportedly impressed Wirtz’s inner circle, putting the Premier League side in pole position to land him.
🧠 Xabi Alonso’s Trusted Man
Still, Xabi Alonso refuses to give up. He sees Wirtz as a perfect tactical fit for his vision of Real Madrid — a player with elite technical quality, intelligence, and maturity beyond his years. Wirtz’s creativity, versatility, and understanding of space make him an ideal successor to the club’s golden era midfielders.
The ball is now in Madrid’s court: will they make the financial effort to bring Wirtz to the Bernabéu and fulfill Xabi Alonso’s first major request?
