Florian Wirtz: switch to Bavaria? Leverkusen speaks clear words!

Florian Wirtz: switch to Bavaria? Leverkusen speaks clear words!

Leverkusen, Deutschland - In the past few days, the possible future of Florian Wirtz, the talented offensive player of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, ensures many speculations. It is discussed whether the international could leave his current club in 2025. His contract actually runs until 2027, but the interest of other clubs, especially FC Bayern Munich, is obvious.

The rumors received new drive from Rudi Völler, the former boss of Leverkusen and now DFB sports director. He confirmed that Bavaria is one of the top clubs that Wirtz would like to sign. "Everyone can understand that the boy will take a step at some point," says Völler, who clarifies that Wirtz is also being encouraged by other clubs.

Wirtz and the future at FC Bayern

like the Sport Bild reports, Wirtz tends to move to FC Bayern before moving abroad. This raises the question of whether Bayer 04 is willing to strengthen a direct competitor of the Bundesliga.

Fernando Carro, the managing director of Bayer 04, commented in the image podcast "Phrasenmäher" and emphasized: "It is of course that we do not want to strengthen direct competitors in our own league with top players." This indicated Carro that a change to an international club like Real Madrid or Manchester City would be preferred.

In addition, it was known that FC Arsenal also shows interest in Wirtz. Carro made it clear that a levy to FC Bayern, a national rival, was not in his interest. The situation around Wirtz is special because the player is in a strong negotiating position and Bayer Leverkusen can act relatively relaxed through the long contract term.

Jonathan Tah and the transfer policy considerations

Another topic that Carro appealed was the failed transfer of defender Jonathan Tah to Bayern. Carro explained: "I immediately said Jonathan that I would accept if he wanted to go, but every club would rather be other than one in Germany." This direct announcement shows Bayer's transition strategy, which have found ways not to lose their best players to direct competitors.

In the case of Tah, Bayern were interested in a transfer last summer, but the negotiations failed because the conditions required by Leverkusen could not be met. Carro said he was convinced that Tah, if he really wanted to switch to Bavaria and Bayern had serious interest, would ultimately also come to a change. This case shows the different challenges in the negotiations that Leverkusen has with players in different contractual situations.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the situation around Florian Wirtz is developing. Leverkusen seems to be well positioned to check potential offers, at the same time use your position strategically to keep your best players where they are. This will encourage further discussions in the coming months, while Wirtz 'contract will continue to run until 2027. The development in the next few weeks and months will be pursued with tension because the transfer market and the intentions of the top clubs are becoming increasingly complex.