Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, is preparing to aggressively pursue some of the best football talent available in the coming years. This effort is part of a larger initiative often referred to as the “Galactico project,” which aims to bring young, yet already prominent European football stars to the club. The main targets of this project include Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, two of the most sought-after players in the world.
The strategy behind this project focuses on acquiring younger players who have already established themselves in European football. One of the most anticipated signings for this summer is Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid is expected to face stiff competition from Manchester City and Liverpool to secure his signature.
Another potential target for Real Madrid is Florian Wirtz, a 19-year-old who is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in European football. Despite having only four appearances for the German national team due to a long-term injury, Wirtz’s potential is widely recognized. Although Wirtz has suggested that he might not transfer this summer, there are reports that Bayer Leverkusen could be open to selling him if a bidding war drives his price to the €90-100 million range.
Real Madrid typically does not use an attacking midfielder, which is Wirtz’s natural position, but they could still accommodate him. His versatility allows him to play deeper in the midfield, possibly as an offensively oriented midfielder in Real Madrid’s standard three-man midfield. Wirtz’s exceptional ball-carrying abilities and dribbling skills would make him a valuable asset to the team.
Perez envisions a formidable lineup with Wirtz supporting a forward like Erling Haaland and flanked by talents such as Vinicius Jr, Endrick, or Kylian Mbappe. With a midfield that could include Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, or Federico Valverde, Real Madrid aims to dominate European football for years to come.
Although Wirtz is only 19, he already performs at a high level and is expected to continue improving, potentially becoming one of the top players in world football. If Real Madrid maintains their 4-3-3 formation, Wirtz could also be deployed in the forward line. He has previously played as a right winger, a position that might need reinforcement given the current uncertainties about Rodrygo’s effectiveness in that role.
While Wirtz would significantly enhance Real Madrid’s squad, his signing is not considered critical, especially if the club continues to find success with their 4-3-3 formation. Nonetheless, his addition would undoubtedly provide a boost to Real Madrid’s ambitions of remaining a dominant force in European football.
