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Real Madrid ahead of Barcelona in Florian Wirtz transfer race

Originally posted on Football Espana  |  By Feargal Brennan  |  Last updated Jul 6, 2024 7:40 PM ET

Real Madrid are confident they can win a future transfer race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.

Los Blancos have linked with a move the German international as a future option, alongside other Bundesliga targets, as part of their long term  transfer plan.

Despite rumours of Wirtz being open to a move to Madrid this summer, he is expected to stay in Germany, as Leverkusen aim to defend their Bundesliga title.

Alongside some eye catching form at Euro 2024, the 21-year-old netted 18 goals last season, as Leverkusen sealed a first ever Bundesliga title, and he is under contract until 2027.

HIs father has rejected rumours of an exit ahead of the 2024/25 campaign but Real Madrid are prepared to wait.

As per a fresh update from Diario Sport, rumoured interest from Barcelona is not a concern for Real Madrid, as they are confident of having the financial and performance capital to persuade him on a move to the Spanish capital.

This article first appeared on Football Espana and was syndicated with permission.

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