Wirtz before the change: Pep Guardiola wants the Leverkusen talent!

A hot transfer poker around the young German football star Florian Wirtz is in full swing. Bayern Munich and the dazzling coach Pep Guardiola from Manchester City are particularly interested. As Sport Bild Guardiola in Wirtz not only a key player for his offensive, but also the ideal replacement for the outgoing Kevin de Bruyne. The only 21-year-old from the Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkusen is highly valued with a market value of 140 million euros and could become the heart of the conversion at the "Skyblues".

The location continues to come to a head, since Guardiola started the Christmas transfer activities with five new additions worth around 220 million euros last winter. This season, Wirtz was able to score 27 scorer points in 34 competitive games, which underpins his key role in Leverkusen. Those responsible for the association are also active and drive the contract extension with their star. This could include an exit clause of approx. 125 million euros from summer 2026, while his salary is to increase to over ten million euros per year, such as Laola1 informed.

Guardiola's dream and Leverkusen's plan

Guardiola's direct claims are clear: young superstars who can help immediately, and not only convince as scorers, but also as playmakers. Wirtz, the most dangerous midfielder in the Champions League preliminary round, fits perfectly into the trainer's desired profile. There is still pressure in Leverkusen: If the contract extension with the player fails, you will have to push for a transfer this summer, with a transfer of at least 150 million euros in the room. Here, those responsible for Bayer 04 Leverkusen have to act quickly, since otherwise Guardiola and Manchester City are available to get it into their ranks.