Real Madrid has once again thrown the football world into a frenzy. Just when fans thought the Galácticos might be slowing down, President Florentino Perez has delivered a thunderous message: the hunt is far from over.
According to multiple high-level sources in Spain, Perez has officially approved a massive plan to bring back not one, but two of manager Xabi Alonso’s former standout students — players who blossomed under Alonso’s guidance and are now seen as future legends in their own right.
The move is expected to cost around €150 million, sending shockwaves through the European transfer market and reaffirming Real Madrid’s status as a club that simply refuses to settle.
While names are still being protected by the club for strategic reasons, it is widely believed that Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong are the targets in question. Both players were vital under Xabi Alonso during the German club’s recent surge to dominance in the Bundesliga, and their connection with the former midfield maestro is said to have impressed Madrid scouts for over a year.
Wirtz, just 21 years old, is regarded as one of the most intelligent and technically gifted attacking midfielders of his generation. His vision, movement, and composure in the final third have drawn comparisons to Mesut Özil — but with a more aggressive edge. Bringing him to the Bernabéu would give Real a creative force ready to step into the boots of Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos, who are nearing the twilight of their storied careers.
Frimpong, on the other hand, offers the kind of electric pace and offensive threat from right-back that Madrid has lacked since the peak of Dani Carvajal. His overlapping runs, fearless dribbling, and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively make him the perfect modern fullback — and a terrifying addition to a team already packed with firepower.
Sources close to the club say that Perez was initially hesitant about such a heavy investment following the enormous deal to bring in Kylian Mbappé and the planned arrival of Endrick. But after reviewing the long-term vision with senior advisors and listening to Carlo Ancelotti’s quiet but clear request for more depth and dynamism, the president gave his blessing.
One insider shared:
“Florentino is thinking five years ahead. He sees Wirtz as the future of Real Madrid’s midfield and Frimpong as a generational solution on the right. If you have the chance to get them while they’re still young, you don’t wait.”
The move is also seen as a nod of respect to Xabi Alonso, the former Madrid midfield general who is now one of the most respected young managers in Europe. There’s growing belief within the Santiago Bernabéu boardroom that Alonso is being groomed for a future return to Real Madrid as manager, and bringing in players he developed might be the first step in building that vision.
While personal terms are expected to be less of a problem — both players are reportedly eager to join Los Blancos — negotiating with Leverkusen could prove difficult. The German club knows the value of its stars, and with Champions League football secured for next season, they have no pressure to sell.
Still, when Real Madrid comes knocking, most doors open.
If the deal goes through, it would solidify what could be one of the most formidable squads in Europe for the next decade. A frontline of Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Rodrygo, backed by a midfield of Bellingham, Wirtz, Camavinga, and Valverde, anchored by defenders like Militão, Frimpong, and Rüdiger, paints a picture that is frankly terrifying for any opposition.
And this is exactly what Perez wants — not just to compete, but to dominate.
The summer transfer window hasn’t even officially opened, but Real Madrid is already flexing its power. The message from the Spanish capital is loud and clear:
Do not stop. Do not settle. This is Real Madrid.