MAASTRICHT, Netherlands — Transfer saga of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, 22, don enter new phase as Manchester City don submit serious offer. The deal reach public after BILD report say Bayer officials gree surprised upon hearing about the negotiations.
According to reports, Manchester City don approach Wirtz minit to make amends for Kevin de Bruyne wey go leave dem. Dis move don shake Leverkusen as dem dey consider the best way to handle the situation without Bayern Munich interference. Bayern don dey plan their own offer of around 100 million euros, but Leverkusen don set di price for Wirtz at 150 million euros. With City showing interest, Bayer don get another option for negotiation.
Simon Rolfes, 43, Leverkusen’s sporting director, don talk say: “We get clear words from di family. We dey relaxed over di matter.” Nevertheless, negotiations fit be complicated since Wirtz’s father, Hans, insist say dem never make any commitment to Bayern or other clubs.
Dis transfer journey take Wirtz and him family to England last Tuesday. After arriving at Maastricht-Aachen airport, dem fly to Blackpool and then drive to Manchester. The family observe plenty caution during di journey, with Hans Wirtz just waving to reporters as e enter car after dem return.
Dem don confirm say Pep Guardiola, 54, dey eager to bring Wirtz into di fold, as e no wan miss out on di opportunity to replace de Bruyne. Leverkusen boss don allow Wirtz papa to negotiate with other clubs, giving dem clear path for discussions.
The heightened interest from Manchester City don lead to intense speculation about Wirtz eventual departure from Leverkusen, whether it go happen in 2025 or 2026. Dis matter fit affect Bayern’s shifting plans, especially as dem align themselves for summer transfer window.
Talks for Wirtz’s possible extension with Leverkusen don die down, making it clear say di club no fit depend on him alone to maintain di level of play. Wirtz’s absence could signal di beginning of a major overhaul for di team, especially as notable names like Victor Boniface, Jeremie Frimpong, and Alejandro Grimaldo dey also linked with moves away from di club.
Dis whole saga fit change the momentum of transfers in di Bundesliga as clubs scramble to secure di best young talents while di market dey shift rapidly.
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