Where will Florian Wirtz play next season? For the moment, it is difficult to answer this question as the German attacking midfielder seems to be flourishing under the colors of Bayer Leverkusen. Returning to the forefront after a long injury – a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligaments of the left knee – the kid from Pulheim is, in fact, one of the great architects of the perfect start to the season achieved by the Pillendreher, at the top of the Bundesliga . Already with 3 goals and 4 assists in 10 matches in all competitions, the former Cologne player inevitably continues to arouse envy.
With this in mind and according to the latest information from Bildtaken up by Sport, the one who has just been called up by Julian Nagelsmann for the American tour of Germany (3-1 victory against Team USA, Saturday evening) finds himself at the heart of an intense struggle. Coveted for several months by FC Barcelona, the 20-year-old right-hander – who has often let his sympathy for the Blaugrana club spread – is also the priority target of another European big name. Thus, the German daily indicates that Bayern Munich would dream of associating Florian Wirtz with a certain Jamal Musiala.
An offensive planned for the next summer transfer window
Even more, the Bavarians would be ready to take action next summer and thus overtake the Culers. A more than plausible outcome with regard to Catalan finances. Estimated at more than 80 million euros according to the specialized site Transfermarkt, the German nugget seems, in fact, inaccessible for the Blaugranas, who would have to part ways with numerous players to seriously position themselves in this matter. A file which, however, today turns out to be more than complex since Bayer has no intention of discussing a possible departure and the player is, for his part, focused on his club objectives.
“We are in a good moment and we are working well this season in Leverkusen. I love my club and I only think about Leverkusen. I have a long contract and I don’t think about the future”, recently confided the one who sees his lease run until June 2027. A time announced in the viewfinder of Real Madrid, Florian Wirtz nonetheless remains one of the most coveted talents on the football planet and there is no doubt that the Bayer Leverkusen will have to fight in the coming months to try to keep it. In view of the project currently being developed by the Pillendrehers, however, numerous arguments could convince the person concerned to continue on the eastern bank of the Rhine