Bayer Leverkusens Star Florian Wirtz speaks publicly about the possible future at another club.
“In any case, I am excited to leave my comfort zone at some point and experience something new,” said the 22 -year -old international in the interview of the “Sports Illustrated”. “I know the football cabins well enough and I am convinced that I would find connections quickly everywhere.” At the same time, Wirtz emphasized that he had “great respect” in front of teammates who “left their family and their environment for their career”.
“I am quite lucky that I have so many excellent clubs right outside the door and can now play with one of the best clubs in Germany and Europe,” said the midfielder, who at the age of 16 from the U17 of 1. FC Köln Bayer Leverkusen changed.
Career opportunities with salary
There have been speculation about a change of exceptional footballer for a long time. According to a report by the “Bild”, Wirtz is said to have informed his coach Xabi Alonso that he does not want to switch to Real Madrid or Manchester City, but only to FC Bayern Munich. The time of the possible change should be open.
At Bayer, the young star still has a contract until 2027. Financial aspects say only a subordinate role for Wirtz. “Of course you should take care that you get a good contract. But the sporting perspective is much more decisive for me than the money,” said Wirtz. When he moved from Cologne, he thought “not a single second” about his salary.
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