Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club in recent months.
According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Florian Wirtz is expected to sign a new contract with Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen until 2028. The development will come as a major blow for Manchester City and Real Madrid.
The two clubs were hoping to sign the German international attacker, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to move on to other targets. The 21-year-old helped Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga last season, and he is undoubtedly one of the most talented players in Europe football right now. He would have added goals and creativity to the Manchester City attack if he had joined the club.
Manchester City and Real Madrid need Wirtz
Florian Wirtz is capable of operating in the no. 10 role as well as a winger. Kevin De Bruyne has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club, and they need to bring in a quality replacement for the Belgian international. Wirtz is an elite creator, and he could have filled the void left by De Bruyne in the future.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City try and convince the player to change his mind and join a new club in the near future. Similarly, Real Madrid need more quality and technical ability in the final third. It will be interesting to see if the Spanish giants can convince the German to join them. They are regarded as the biggest club in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be quite exciting.
Real Madrid have signed multiple young talents in recent years, and they are looking to build a formidable squad for the future. The German international would be the ideal acquisition for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Both Manchester City and Real Madrid are attractive destinations for most players. However, it seems that the 21-year-old has chosen to continue his development with regular football in Germany for now. He will be aware of the fact that he will get plenty of opportunities to join big clubs in the near future if he continues to improve.