Florentino Pérez has named Florian Wirtz as Real Madrid's priority for next season. He is the transfer that the president has dreamed of and he doesn't want to lose track of him, to the point that he's already started the first contacts to try to secure his transfer. It's not being easy, but at Leverkusen he has a great ally: Xabi Alonso.
Xabi Alonso gave his word to Florian Wirtz that he would let him leave in 2025 if the interest that comes in is fair... and he wants to leave. Real Madrid want to take him and he is dying to accept the offer.
Bayer Leverkusen is not only looking for money with this operation, but, at Xabi Alonso's express request, they also want a player on exchange. The Basque coach is clear about who his favorite is at Real Madrid and, in addition, he shares a position with Florian Wirtz: the Turkish Arda Güler.
News site Defensa Central has discovered that Xabi Alonso has asked for Arda Güler for Leverkusen, trying to include him in the sale of Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid. It doesn't seem easy, because Florentino doesn't want to lose track of him, but it is true that it would help lower (a lot) the German player's price.
Arda Güler doesn't Want to Leave
10 games and only 291 minutes so far this season. Arda Güler's contribution is not what was expected at Real Madrid and, as a result, many rumors have emerged that he is leaving. However, the Turkish midfielder has already made a decision and is clear about what he's going to do, having surprised Ancelotti.
Despite having received multiple calls, Arda Güler is clear that he doesn't intend to leave Real Madrid. He doesn't want to throw in the towel and, although Mourinho wants to take him back to Türkiye, he is clear that his immediate future lies at the Bernabéu... despite the few opportunities that Ancelotti is giving him.
Güler knows that he runs the risk of stagnating, but he's not afraid. Seasons are very long and he's confident of getting minutes, even in important matches. While it's true that his contribution, especially in the financial section, is not the same as last season, he is clear that he can turn the situation around sooner rather than later.
So far, Arda Güler's idea is clear: staying at Real Madrid. However, the possibility of playing for Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen appeals to him and he doesn't rule out joining the deal for Florian Wirtz as a swap. In any case, there's still a long way to go and negotiations have not even started, actually.