Manchester City will have to make Florian Wirtz the most expensive transfer In their history, if they want to sign the Talisman Bayer Leverkusen, according to a report in Germany.
Wirtz is widely considered one of Best offensive midfielders in the world. The ruling Bundesliga player in the season is not a suction in Leverkusen’s collective go to this term, collecting impressive 15 goals and 12 assists in 34 appearances.
Such a fruitful way out for a player who still is only 21, has naturally attracted the interest of the European elite. Real Madrid was Very connected with a progressive playmaker and the city acting as Long -term fans.
Pep Guardiola was wanted to bring Wirtza to the Etihad Stadium during January and remains fixed to the continuation of the extravagant renovation of the city with the German International as its central jewel, Per Bild.
Leverkusen tries to connect his star to a one -year extension of the contract – which is not completed Despite the reports of the opposite. If they get a job over the line, they will reportedly include a 125 million -euro buyer clause (£ 104 million) – although it would only be worth it from the summer of 2026.
If Wirtz does not put a pen on paper, Leverkusen will require at least € 150 million (£ 125m) for a player whose current job expires in 2027.
The city’s most expensive acquisition remains £ 100 million, sprayed by Jack Gilliish in the summer of 2021. As Guardiola was To indicate in painThe premier league ruling champions balanced their costs on the transfer market with a lucrative sale.
If this strategy is to stay in place, City It may need to be sold before Wirtz commits a nine -digit fee after felling around £ 180 million during the five permanent arrivals during January.
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