Soccer - Wirtz's father: change probably not an option until 2025
International soccer player Florian Wirtz, who is the focus of attention of major clubs, will probably stay at Bayer Leverkusen for the time being and not make a premature move. "At the moment, everything is geared towards Florian continuing to play in Leverkusen next season," said his father Hans-Joachim Wirtz, who is representing his son and conducting the contract talks, on Sky. According to him, a transfer is only conceivable from 2025.
FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester United and other top European clubs are said to be interested in the 20-year-old exceptional talent. His contract with the Bundesliga leaders runs until the summer of 2027. Wirtz moved to the works club from the youth ranks of FC Köln in January 2020. So far this season, Wirtz has scored 16 goals in 19 competitive matches - six goals and ten assists. It is not just Bayer coach Xabi Alonso who sees him as a pivotal player; national coach Julian Nagelsmann also has high hopes for the attacking player ahead of next year's World Cup at home.
Wirtz himself said in November that he would stay regardless of coach Xabi Alonso. "I would like him to stay in Leverkusen for a long time. But in the end, everyone has to go their own way and at some point I have to decide where I would prefer to play. The fact is: I'm very happy at the club right now," he told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland. According to media reports, Alonso is being targeted by Real Madrid.
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- Despite interest from top European clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and FC Bayern Munich, Florian Wirtz is expected to continue playing in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen until at least 2025, as suggested by his father on Sky.
- Wirtz, a 20-year-old exceptional talent, has been the focus of attention for numerous major clubs, including those from Germany's Bundesliga and other top European leagues.
- Bayer Leverkusen, a topclub based in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, is currently benefiting from Wirtz's impressive performance this season, with 16 goals and 10 assists in 19 competitive matches.
- Wirtz's contract with Bayer Leverkusen runs until the summer of 2027, which means that there is still plenty of time for interested clubs, such as Manchester United and Real Madrid, to make an offer.
- Bayer Leverkusen's coach, Xabi Alonso, and national coach Julian Nagelsmann, both have high expectations for Wirtz's future, particularly ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Germany.
- Wirtz moved to Bayer Leverkusen from FC Köln's youth ranks in January 2020, but he has since cemented his place as a crucial player in the team.
- According to media reports, Alonso is being targeted by Real Madrid for a potential move, which could impact Wirtz's decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen in the long term.
- The ongoing contract talks between Wirtz's father and Bayer Leverkusen's management will likely determine whether the young star stays in Leverkusen or makes a transfer to a top club like Manchester United or Real Madrid.
Source: www.stern.de
