Bayer Leverkusen sensation Florian Wirtz has broken his silence on reports linking him to an exit from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
Wirtz, 20, has been a standout performer for Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen winning machine this season.
His stellar outing with the Die Werkself has made him a top transfer target for big European clubs.
Premier League outfits Manchester City and Liverpool are among the top clubs that have been linked with a move for the player.
Sources close to City reveal the Premier League ginats are ready to spend big to sign Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer as a backup option for Kevin De Bruyne, who is grappling with niggling injury crisis.
Barcelona are also said to be eyeing a move for the player as their new ‘Lionel Messi’ following his impressive stats with Leverkusen.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich also make the cut of clubs interested in Wirtz to boost their midfield options.
Reacting to the interests milling around him and reports of a summer exit from BayArena, the prolific German attacking midfielder, speaking while on international duty with Germany, said he is focused on the national team and would return to his plans with Bayer Leverkusen after the break.
The 20-year-old added a layer of intrigue to his statement, saying he has his plans irrespective of what his club manager Xavi Alonso would do.
“My focus these days is on the national team. And after that, I still have a lot of plans with Bayer Leverkusen”.
“I don’t know what Xabi Alonso will do but my plan is clear”, told @derspiegel.
It is still unclear what Wirtz will make of his future with Bayer Leverkusen. However, in March 2024, the German footballing sensation had calmed nerves amidst the uncertainties surrounding his future at Bay Arena.
He had maintained that he would see through the remaining three years of his contract despite interests from bigger European clubs.
Wirtz has been the fulcrum of Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen winning machine this season. He has 17 Bundesliga goal contributions, comprising 7 goals and 10 assists in 26 appearances.
He has also scored 4 Europa League goals and provided 3 assists in his 6 appearances, including a goal and 3 assists in 4 DFB-Pokal appearances.
