If football had a matchmaking app, Wirtz and Xabi Alonso would already be listed as “a perfect couple.” With Manchester City swiping left and Bayern Munich looking longingly from across the Bundesliga ballroom, the stage is set for Real Madrid to pull out the roses. And no, this isn’t reality TV—though it has all the drama of it.
Xabi Alonso, soon to be Real Madrid’s new mastermind, reportedly wants to bring Wirtz along for the ride. The idea? Slide him into the No. 10 role in a 3-5-2 formation, the same way he orchestrated Leverkusen’s title-winning symphony. If that doesn’t tempt the 22-year-old maestro, maybe the Bernabéu spotlight will.
Wirtz Could Be Madrid’s Midfield Magician
Alonso knows Wirtz’s rhythm better than most—his quirks, his passes, his “oh-did-he-just-do-that” moments. They’ve danced through Bundesliga defenses all season. Now, with Madrid’s star-studded ensemble needing a new creative lead, who better than the Leverkusen prodigy?
Wirtz Watch: Why Bayern Should Be Nervous
Sure, Bayern Munich has been circling like a hawk, but Madrid now looks like the shinier prey. Wirtz at Real means elite football, a coach he trusts, and maybe even a Champions League medal or two. Bayern might have the Bundesliga, but Madrid? They’ve got history—and that priceless aura of being real.
Alonso, and the Bernabéu Dream
Let’s face it: Madrid rarely asks twice. If Alonso can make the pitch (and Florentino Pérez can fund the pitch), Wirtz might be packing his bags faster than Jude Bellingham saying “hala Madrid.”
Because when your old boss calls from the most glamorous address in football, you don’t ghost—you go.
So, Bayern, Liverpool, anyone else? You might want to start looking elsewhere. The Wirtz may already be spoken for. After all, when Madrid calls—and Alonso whispers sweet tactical nothings—you don’t just answer. You pack, you fly, you conquer Europe.
