In recent weeks, German media have claimed that Wirtz has agreed a deal to stay at the club until at least 2027.
The midfielder, courted in particular by Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, would cost any suitor 150 million euros to get him from Leverkusen. Carro did, however, confirm that a sale could be on the horizon next summer.
“I would have been happy if that had been true. The club wants him to stay in Leverkusen at least until the 2026 World Cup, so it is reasonable to extend the contract,”
he commented to Kolner Stadtanzeiger.
Carro was also asked about Wirtz possibly leaving next summer, in case he does not sign a new contract. “It will be difficult, we have to be honest. It’s not impossible, but it’s not what we want. »
Bayern on the spot
That said, Sky DE correspondent Florian Plettenberg has confirmed that Bayern Munich are aware that Wirtz is engaged in positive discussions with Wirtz.
Wirtz’s current lease runs until 2026, and allowing him to enter his final season on this contract would put Leverkusen at risk of missing out on hundreds of millions of euros. Local press in Madrid said Los Blancos believe he could be their long-term replacement to respond to the departure of Toni Kroos.
