FC Bayern has been observing the development of Florian Wirtz for years – concrete transfer efforts are not excluded. But a competitor could straddle the German record champions in poker for the offensive jewel from Bayer Leverkusen.
After his month-long break as a result of a cruciate ligament rupture, Florian Wirtz is just getting back in shape. The 19-year-old has played a total of eleven competitive games in the Bundesliga and Europa League so far in 2022/2023. Wirtz’ strong performances have increased recently, for example in the 4-1 victory of the Werkself against Hertha BSC last weekend.
With his return to the pitch, the transfer rumors about Wirtz are picking up speed again. According to the Spanish “Sport”, FC Barcelona in particular is intensifying its efforts to attract the international.
Accordingly, the Catalan club contacted Hans-Joachim Wirtz, father and advisor of the Leverkusen player, and “asked him for patience”.
FC Barcelona instead of FC Bayern?
Background: Barca want to explore the possibility of a future transfer, it is said. Due to the tense economic situation, no concrete efforts to find a player with Wirtz’s market value are possible next summer.
After all: The Wirtz family is said to be impressed by the efforts of the 26-time Spanish champion.
In addition to Bayer Leverkusen, the reports from Spain are also unlikely to inspire FC Bayern: Munich has long been considered a possible contender for a Wirtz commitment as soon as the jewel comes onto the market.
“Fichajes.net” even reported that the man from Leverkusen played “a major role” in the plans for Säbener Strasse.
But Bayer has the longest leverage in terms of personnel: Wirtz’s contract in Leverkusen runs until 2027. The contract does not contain an exit clause.