Arda Güler says goodbye, Xabi Alonso has requested a much better signing, it's his favorite

Arda Güler has become the most creative midfielder at Real Madrid after two seasons of patience and quiet work. Signed in 2023 for €30 million, the Turkish player barely had any minutes under Ancelotti, but he used that time to learn from the best. Today, he is an undisputed starter and Mbappé's best partner, to whom he has already provided 6 assists this season.

His performance has been so outstanding that he has relegated players like Brahim and Rodrygo to the bench, who now have less prominence. Arda Güler has earned his place through talent and consistency, becoming the creative engine of the white midfield. However, his role could be threatened by the arrival of Xabi Alonso's favorite signing.

Xabi Alonso has a superstar signing within reach for Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso, current coach of Real Madrid, values Arda Güler's talent, but he has a signing in mind that he considers a priority. The Basque coach intends to strengthen the midfield with a player who has more experience and tactical versatility. That footballer is Florian Wirtz, whom he coached at Bayer Leverkusen and with whom he won the club's first Bundesliga title.

Xabi believes that Florian Wirtz would fit perfectly into his system, providing balance and a more direct vision of the game. That's why he has asked the club to closely monitor his situation at Liverpool, where the German is not going through his best moment. He has already played 16 matches with the English team and, so far, he has yet to score a goal.

Florian Wirtz, the big gamble for Xabi Alonso

Florian Wirtz's adaptation to Liverpool is proving to be much more complicated than it seemed, so much so that the criticism over his limited influence has sparked rumors about his departure. Signed for €130 million, the German has not lived up to expectations under Arne Slot. If patience runs out at Anfield, Real Madrid will open the doors of Bernabéu wide for him.

However, the decision Xabi Alonso must make is truly challenging, since the main victim of Florian Wirtz's signing would be Arda Güler, who would lose prominence in the midfield. The Turkish player is experiencing his best moment and it would be very unfair to remove him from the starting eleven right now. However, if a talent of Wirtz's caliber becomes available, it will be very difficult for Real Madrid not to go after his signing.