Florian Wirtz prefers to remain in Germany and potentially sign for Bayern Munich, which could see him snub Manchester City in the summer.
According to Fichajes, Florian Wirtz could snub the overtures of Manchester City as he reportedly prefers to stay in the Bundesliga which could see him join Bayern Munich instead. Pep Guardiola was keen to lure the German playmaker to the Etihad, but he may have to look elsewhere for a top talent like the Bayer Leverkusen star.
Florian Wirtz’s future could be the big transfer topic of the upcoming summer window, with the playmaker likely to depart Bayer Leverkusen after the season ends. Wirtz has 28 goals and assists this season, which represents another successful campaign from a personal standpoint as a host of clubs are eager to explore a move for the German international.
Bayer Leverkusen will demand upwards of €100 million to negotiate a sale of the playmaker, with Manchester City understood to be very interested. Pep Guardiola had urged the club to push for a deal in the summer, with the Premier League champions willing to invest heavily in the playmaker.
Manchester City have been working behind the scenes to land the playmaker, but Florian Wirtz has other plans. The Bayer Leverkusen star reportedly prefers to stay in Germany rather than move abroad, which could see him join Bayern Munich.
Guardiola had earmarked Wirtz as the direct replacement for veteran Kevin De Bruyne, who looks likely to leave the Etihad in the summer. However, the 21-year-old now appears likely to snub overtures from Manchester City and potentially make the move across the Bundesliga to current leaders Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich to land Florian Wirtz?
Bayern Munich are keen to sign Wirtz, with the Bavarian giants viewing the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker as a direct replacement for veteran Thomas Muller. The other idea is to form a strong German core at the club, while also pairing the German playmaker, who has contributed to 28 goals this season, with his Germany teammate and fellow exciting talent Jamal Musiala.
Bayern Munich are preparing sales to accommodate Wirtz, although it would take a monumental financial investment from them to convince Leverkusen to sell their playmaker. For now, Die Roten could find themselves in the driving seat for Wirtz, although Manchester City will be watching this unfold as they will be ready to pounce at the slightest hint of discontent between the Bundesliga sides.
