A new report suggests Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz has agreed to personal terms with Bayern Munich, facilitating a summer transfer.
- No deal agreed between Bayern and Leverkusen
- Wirtz also wanted by Man City and Real Madrid
- 21-year-old valued in excess of €100m
WHAT HAPPENED?
Footmercato is reporting that a contract agreement between Wirtz and the Bavarian giants has been reached, giving Bayern a leg up over their competitors for the 21-year-old. However, Bayern have yet to agree a fee with their Bundesliga title rivals. The player has a €125 million (£106m/$142m) release clause in his contract, that would need to be met for Leverkusen to part company with their prized asset. Wirtz's deal runs out in 2027.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bayern can expect fierce competition from abroad, as both Manchester City and Real Madrid have been heavily linked with the player. Previous reporting has suggested the 21-year-old would prefer a move to the Spanish capital.
DID YOU KNOW?
Wirtz has enjoyed another fine season, delivering five goals and 13 assists in all competitions. The winner of the 2023-24 Bundesliga Player of the Season, it would be little surprise to see the young playmaker scoop the award again at the climax of this term.
WHAT NEXT FOR WIRTZ?
Eight points adrift of Bayern with just three games left to play, Leverkusen will know if their title defence is officially over by the time they take the field against Freiburg on Sunday afternoon. Should their fate have already been sealed, Wirtz's full attention will turn to his next destination, as it seems the 21-year-old will definitely be departing the club this summer.
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