Florian Wirtz's future at Bayer Leverkusen still completely open
Bild, Sky Germany and Abendzeitung have reported that either Wirtz has already reached an agreement with Bayern over a transfer in the summer or that Bayern are already negotiating with Leverkusen over a transfer.
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This is said not to be the case.
In fact, both Leverkusen and Wirtz's party are said to be irritated by these reports and the media offensive about the 22-year-old's supposed impending move to Munich. On top of this, Wirtz's representatives (his dad) have not indicated that there will be a departure in the summer, as they have a good relationship with Simon Rolfes and the Leverkusen hierarchy and are in regular contact.
Due to this, it is ruled out that Wrtz's party has fooled the club and gone behind their backs, while also trying to exert pressure on Leverkusen in the event of a departure. It is said that the Wirtzs do not want to leave a path of destruction if the 22-year-old were to leave. Wirtz has also stayed quiet about the whole matter, even hinting at his point of view in a recent Sports Illustrated interview.
Of course, Wirtz can still leave for Bayern this summer, but Leverkusen still hope to extend his contract with the previous contract offer of a release clause of €125m next summer and an extension until 2028 still on the table.
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When it comes to Wirtz's future, his representatives are said to have spoken to four European clubs about a potential move in the summer. The 22-year-old's preference is to move abroad, and they have spoken to both Liverpool and Manchester City about a move, with the Premier League clubs more likely to be able to fund the €150m price tag compared to Bayern. It is unlikely that Wirtz will follow departing head coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid.
It is possible that a final decision is a long way off with the 22-year-old playing for Germany at the Nations League in June, playing a part in Leverkusen's pre-season training in the summer, and even being the next Bundesliga season before a potential move.
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