Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Bayern Munich are increasingly optimistic about signing Florian Wirtz, who has also been on Manchester City’s radar. Leverkusen are fighting to keep their star.
Bayern are ready to pay over €100m, potentially topping the Harry Kane fee. Wirtz has yet to decide, while Leverkusen’s CEO calls the odds “50:50.”
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Wirtz has told Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso he only wants to join Bayern Munich, despite interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City.
No agreement is reached yet, but Bayern are willing to pay over €100m to sign the Bundesliga star, who has 20 goal involvements this season.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Manchester City are all targeting Florian Wirtz, with Leverkusen valuing him at £100–110m amid efforts to keep him under contract until 2027.
Bayern are ready to spend big, Real Madrid’s pursuit may hinge on Xabi Alonso’s appointment, and Man City see Wirtz as a possible De Bruyne successor. Wirtz has no release clause and is undecided on his future.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Florian Wirtz reportedly wants to join Manchester City if he leaves Leverkusen, despite strong interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola has told Wirtz he’s the heir to De Bruyne. His €150m valuation may deter some clubs unless Xabi Alonso moves to Madrid, opening the door there.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Bayern Munich believe they are leading the race to sign Wirtz. The 21-year-old is valued at €120m and has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Bayern have held multiple meetings with Wirtz’s camp and consider him their top summer target. Real Madrid’s interest and City’s spending power could intensify competition.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Bayer Leverkusen’s management confirmed there’s a “very high probability” Florian Wirtz will stay next season, despite interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City. He remains under contract until 2027.
Managing director Fernando Carro emphasized there’s no financial pressure to sell and hinted Wirtz could reject clubs he’s not interested in. The 21-year-old recently returned from a five-week injury layoff.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
Summer 2025
Bayern Munich are in advanced talks with Florian Wirtz’s family as they look to beat Man City in a record transfer race.
Bayern want to make Wirtz their marquee signing, holding several discussions with his camp, although Bayer Leverkusen have yet to agree on a contract extension.
Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
Targeted for summer 2025
Kevin De Bruyne has announced his decision to leave Man City at the end of the season after a legendary 10-year stint. City have already lined up 21-year-old German playmaker Florian Wirtz as a potential £85m replacement.
With De Bruyne confirming his exit via social media, City have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Wirtz — who has 9 goals and 10 assists this Bundesliga season — as their ideal replacement. Wirtz fits City’s recent youth-driven recruitment and could help fill the creative void. Competition is expected from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
