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Liverpool flop ready for Real Madrid switch if Xabi Alonso asks for it – report
A potentially explosive transfer scenario is beginning to take shape, and it could place Real Madrid at the centre of another major European storyline.
According to a recent report from Fichajes, Florian Wirtz would be open to joining the Spanish giants but only under one very specific condition.
The midfielder is reportedly willing to sign for Real Madrid if Xabi Alonso personally requests his arrival.
Wirtz’s much-talked-about move to Liverpool last summer has not unfolded as expected.
Signed for a fee close to €140 million, the German international arrived with enormous expectations but has struggled to impose himself consistently.
His performances have fallen short of what was anticipated, and in a season where scrutiny has been relentless, he has already been labelled by sections of the media as one of the campaign’s major disappointments.
At that price point, patience is limited, which is why a player valued at such a level cannot rely on reputation alone.
Output and influence are non-negotiable, and when those elements fail to materialise, difficult decisions follow.
It is within this context that an alternative route has begun to gather momentum.
Open to Real Madrid move
Real Madrid, in many ways, appear to be a natural destination. Not only because of the club’s global stature, but also due to the profile of footballers who have historically thrived at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Spanish football, with its emphasis on positioning and ball retention, could suit Wirtz far better than the physically intense rhythm of the Premier League.
Yet the defining element in this story is Alonso. The Real Madrid coach knows Wirtz’s qualities in detail and understands both his ceiling and his limitations.
This is why if Alonso is convinced that Wirtz is the right piece to elevate Madrid’s midfield, the club would be prepared to listen.
However, the main obstacle would be Wirtz’s pricetag because, as many can suspect, they would not want to bear a significant loss in this deal.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
