It is well known by now that the race to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen is well underway. Manchester City are in the thick of that race as they seek to add more creativity to Pep Guardiola’s squad. German publication SPORT BILD has reported that Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all eager to sign the German international. As per the SPORT BILD report the possibility that Wirtz could sign a contract extension with Leverkusen remains in play.
Now, a new report from KICKER, which was relayed by Bavarian Football World, indicates that Florian Wirtz has been impressed by Pep Guardiola’s attempts to bring the player to Manchester City. Furthermore, the report indicates that Bayern Munich are not Wirtz’s top priority if he decides to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Lastly, it is also included in the report that if Xabi Alonso is named as the next Real Madrid manager that factor may influence Wirtz’s decision if he leaves Leverkusen at the end of this season.
Bayern are not at the top of Florian Wirtz’s list in case he decides to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. The 21-year-old is impressed by Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. If Xabi Alonso joins Real Madrid, it could also open the door to a move to the Spanish capital.… pic.twitter.com/zbCkp1fNdu
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All of a sudden Manchester City may be edging closer to signing Florian Wirtz.
The race to sign Florian Wirtz is arguably the biggest transfer story of the summer. The German international is regarded as the best young playmaker in European football. He has starred for Bayer Leverkusen in recent seasons. His talent has always been obvious since he burst onto the scene for the current Bundesliga champions. But as he’s matured as a player his game has gone to another level.
That form over the 18 months has put him on the radar of Manchester City. With Kevin De Bruyne set to depart City at the end of the season, there is an obvious role for Wirtz in Pep Guardiola’s squad. Now it appears that City have put the hard sell on Wirtz. Based on the new report from Kicker, Pep Guardiola’s pitch has resonated with the German international.Based on the Kicker’s new report it, appears that Pep Guardiola’s attempts to sign Wirtz may be having the desired effect. Guardiola and the City hierarchy have to convince Wirtz that a move to the Etihad is best for his career. If they have impressed him with their presentation they have done that part. It now remains to be seen what Wirtz decides to do next.
The possibility that he remains at Bayer Leverkusen remains in play. The threat of Real Madrid entering the race does loom large. Bayern Munich may well be out of the race. The quote below indicates that Leverkusen are far from impressed with Bayern’s public declarations.
Leverkusen are watching the public declarations of love from Munich for Florian Wirtz with a mixture of anger and astonishment. The fact that a transfer fee of “only” €110m including add-ons was recently circulated in the media from Munich, a sum that seems out of the question… https://t.co/tAj2tEQAjA
— WerkselfXtra (@bayer04Xtra) April 21, 2025
Summary.
All Manchester City can do is sell their vision to Florian Wirtz. They have to convince him of where and how he fits into Pep Guardiola’s squad. Based on the new report they have done just that. Now it is a waiting game to see where Wirtz sees his future. But it now seems that City are edging closer to landing their dream signing. There will no doubt be more twists and turns before Wirtz decides on his next move. But Manchester City appear well placed to sign the German international. All they can do at this stage of proceedings is put themselves at the front of the queue. Based on the new report from Kicker they seem to have done just that.
It is well known by now that the race to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen is well underway. Manchester City are in the thick of that race as they seek to add more creativity to Pep Guardiola’s squad. German publication SPORT BILD has reported that Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all eager to sign the German international. As per the SPORT BILD report the possibility that Wirtz could sign a contract extension with Leverkusen remains in play.
Now, a new report from KICKER, which was relayed by Bavarian Football World, indicates that Florian Wirtz has been impressed by Pep Guardiola’s attempts to bring the player to Manchester City. Furthermore, the report indicates that Bayern Munich are not Wirtz’s top priority if he decides to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Lastly, it is also included in the report that if Xabi Alonso is named as the next Real Madrid manager that factor may influence Wirtz’s decision if he leaves Leverkusen at the end of this season.
All of a sudden Manchester City may be edging closer to signing Florian Wirtz.
The race to sign Florian Wirtz is arguably the biggest transfer story of the summer. The German international is regarded as the best young playmaker in European football. He has starred for Bayer Leverkusen in recent seasons. His talent has always been obvious since he burst onto the scene for the current Bundesliga champions. But as he’s matured as a player his game has gone to another level.
That form over the 18 months has put him on the radar of Manchester City. With Kevin De Bruyne set to depart City at the end of the season, there is an obvious role for Wirtz in Pep Guardiola’s squad. Now it appears that City have put the hard sell on Wirtz. Based on the new report from Kicker, Pep Guardiola’s pitch has resonated with the German international.Based on the Kicker’s new report it, appears that Pep Guardiola’s attempts to sign Wirtz may be having the desired effect. Guardiola and the City hierarchy have to convince Wirtz that a move to the Etihad is best for his career. If they have impressed him with their presentation they have done that part. It now remains to be seen what Wirtz decides to do next.
The possibility that he remains at Bayer Leverkusen remains in play. The threat of Real Madrid entering the race does loom large. Bayern Munich may well be out of the race. The quote below indicates that Leverkusen are far from impressed with Bayern’s public declarations.
Summary.
All Manchester City can do is sell their vision to Florian Wirtz. They have to convince him of where and how he fits into Pep Guardiola’s squad. Based on the new report they have done just that. Now it is a waiting game to see where Wirtz sees his future. But it now seems that City are edging closer to landing their dream signing. There will no doubt be more twists and turns before Wirtz decides on his next move. But Manchester City appear well placed to sign the German international. All they can do at this stage of proceedings is put themselves at the front of the queue. Based on the new report from Kicker they seem to have done just that.
