Guardiola wants to leave the Bernabéu with a €100M signing secured for the summer—and it’s not Rodrygo.
Guardiola Eyes Florian Wirtz as Key Signing for Manchester City
Despite previous speculation about Rodrygo Goes joining Manchester City, the Brazilian and Real Madrid remained firm in their decision to continue together. However, Pep Guardiola has now turned his attention to another highly sought-after target: Florian Wirtz.
Guardiola’s Plan to Reinforce the Midfield
With Kevin De Bruyne aging and struggling with injuries, Guardiola is looking for a long-term replacement to maintain dominance in midfield. Wirtz, at just 21 years old, has emerged as one of the brightest young talents in Europe, attracting interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as well.
The Bayer Leverkusen star has been in exceptional form, contributing 15 goals and 12 assists this season. His technical ability, vision, and creativity make him a perfect fit for Guardiola’s style of play. While Wirtz is under contract until 2027, City appears ready to pay 100 million euros to secure his signing.
A Battle Between Giants
Madrid, aware of Wirtz’s potential, sees him as a future star at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, they have been cautious in making a move, carefully evaluating the financial aspects of the deal.
With Manchester City willing to act quickly, Real Madrid may be forced to accelerate their pursuit of the German midfielder. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is also monitoring the situation, hoping to keep the talent in the Bundesliga.
What’s Next?
With Guardiola’s determination to secure Wirtz, the coming months could see an intense bidding war between City, Madrid, and Bayern. If Real Madrid wants to bring Wirtz to Spain, they might have to act fast before City finalizes the deal.
