Xabi Alonso praised him, the millions that Real Madrid would put in for the new Kroos

Real Madrid could do without two of its best players in history at the end of this season. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are not sure of their continuity and a lot has to do with the fact that the club is experiencing a generational change and now, their role has become secondary after the great successes achieved throughout their careers. However, this is still a significant loss for the club and for this reason, Real Madrid is already preparing its wallet to get the new Kroos.

Wirtz, who joined Bayer Leverkusen's youth ranks in the winter of 2020, has experienced a meteoric rise in his career. His outstanding performance catapulted him to the first team in a record time of six months, and since then, he has left an indelible mark by playing 121 games and contributing 69 goals for the German club.

At the top of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen owe much of their success to the brilliance of Wirtz, who has racked up six goals and 10 assists in 18 appearances in all competitions this season. His exceptional performance has put him in the sights of European giants, with Bayern Munich expressing recent interest.

How much would they pay for the midfielder?

Although Bayern appear to be a viable option, Real Madrid are not far behind in the race to secure the services of the German international. With the 2024 summer transfer market on the horizon, the two clubs are preparing their strategies to persuade Wirtz, who could reportedly have a price tag of €120 million, according to Transfermarkt, an amount that both teams have already agreed to. placed by a player previously. Real Madrid is usually successful in signings, but Bayern Munich also has the advantage of being a German club, Wirtz's nationality.