According to recent reports, Liverpool’s summer acquisition, Florian Wirtz, is reportedly seeking an exit from Anfield, with the Premier League club open to negotiations with Spanish giants Real Madrid.
This past summer, Liverpool made waves in the transfer market by securing the services of German international Wirtz for a British record fee of £116 million, soon after investing another £125 million for Alexander Isak. Wirtz’s move to Merseyside followed an impressive stint at Bayer Leverkusen, which had attracted attention from top clubs including Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
Despite a challenging start to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, where the youngster struggled to acclimate to England’s top-tier physicality, he has begun to show glimpses of his potential, particularly in the absence of Liverpool’s star Mohamed Salah. The 22-year-old notched his inaugural Premier League goal in Liverpool’s recent 2-1 victory over Wolves, lifting Arne Slot’s squad to fourth place after 18 rounds.
Though Wirtz’s trajectory at Liverpool appears promising, a Spanish news outlet suggests Real Madrid remains a potential destination for the midfielder. Over the summer, Los Blancos expressed interest, driven by manager Xabi Alonso, formerly at the helm of Bayer Leverkusen.
The Spanish report claims Alonso had initially requested Wirtz ahead of his arrival at the Bernabéu, insinuating the possibility of a rekindled deal. Liverpool are purportedly willing to entertain offers around €100 million (£87 million), significantly less than their initial investment, viewing it as a pragmatic approach to mitigate further depreciation.
The rumoured price point is being seen as an irresistible market opportunity for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, from Wirtz’s perspective, a transfer aligns with his vision of thriving in a squad that emphasizes possession-based, creative football. His previous stint under Alonso, coupled with the allure of the Bernabéu, presents an enticing proposition.
With Liverpool’s willingness to negotiate, what once seemed improbable now appears feasible, laying the groundwork for a potential high-profile switch.