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22-05-2025
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Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to battle Liverpool for big-name signing this summer
Incoming Real Madrid head coach has made it known to the club that he would like to bring Florian Wirtz with him to Spain this coming summer. That's according to Radio MARCA, who, during a live broadcast on Tuesday, provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes at the Santiago Bernabéu. The name of youngster Wirtz has of course proven an increasingly prominent one across the European headlines over recent days. This comes amid the understanding that interest in the signature of the German international is beginning to mount, ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window. Premier League champions Liverpool, for one, are understood to be extremely keen on landing Wirtz for next season. As alluded to above, though, if the latest word stemming from Spain is anything to go by, the Reds may need to beat out competition from none other than Real Madrid. As per Radio MARCA, Xabi Alonso, set to take up the reins at Real over the coming weeks, is desperate to bring Wirtz to La Liga. Alonso was responsible for overseeing the midfielder's development over the last couple of seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, and considers him the ideal fit for his squad in the Spanish capital. It now remains to be seen if Florentino Pérez and co. are willing to cough up the no doubt considerable sum set to be demanded for the 22-year-old's signature. 🚨 BREAKING: Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to sign Florian Wirtz. @RadioMARCA — Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 20, 2025 Conor Laird – GSFN
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30-04-2025
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Neymar's influence on Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil switch revealed
Former Barcelona star Neymar Jr. played a role in the process which ultimately culminated in Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti agreeing to take up the reins of the Brazilian national team. That's according to Radio MARCA, who have on Tuesday provided an insight ino the situation. Advertisement The subject of Ancelotti's future has of course taken its place front and centre in the headlines across world football over the last 24 hours. This comes after widespread confirmation was forthcoming that the Italian has agreed to depart Real Madrid following the conclusion of the campaign. Ancelotti's next destination? The Brazilian national team, struggling badly for form and identity alike at present. The Brazilian FA had long been in pursuit of Real Madrid's headmaster, considered the ideal profile to lead the country's charge into the 2026 World Cup. And as alluded to above, the Seleção, at one point, were aided in their efforts by none other than Neymar Jr. Advertisement As per Radio MARCA: 'One of the players who played a key role in Carletto's arrival to the Brazilian national team was Neymar. He didn't speak to anyone, but someone very close to Neymar ended up being very influential in Ancelotti's arrival in Brazil.' Conor Laird – GSFN
