“Two to three years in Germany”
Lothar Matthäus has advice for Florian Wirtz
05/22/2025 – 12:50 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
Florian Wirtz is in demand and also has offers from abroad. However, Lothar Matthäus advises the DFB star.
The former world champion Lothar Matthäus clearly speaks against a soon change from Florian Wirtz abroad. In an interview with RTL/NTV, the record national player recommends that the offensive player in Leverkusen continue to promote his development in the Bundesliga.
“I don’t know if Wirtz feels ready for abroad. I would recommend him for another two to three years in Germany,” said Matthew. In view of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, he is currently critical of a change to a top European club. According to Matthew, the pressure at Real Madrid and the switch to a new language may not be ideal.
Wirtz is still under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027. However, the 22-year-old is considered a transfer goal of several international clubs. In addition to FC Bayern, FC Liverpool and Real Madrid are also said to be interested in him. For the royal, he could meet his current coach Xabi Alonso, who is traded as a favorite for the successor of Carlo Ancelotti.
Matthew thinks a change within the Bundesliga is better. “I would advise him to stay in Germany. If he doesn’t want to stay in Leverkusen, he should join FC Bayern,” he said. At the same time, Matthew referred to the financial strength of international clubs: “But there is also international competition that may be better positioned economically. He has to and will make a decision, but he should make it out of conviction.”