Bayer Leverkusen’s finance department can really rub its hands during the day. Even though they were knocked out of the Champions League in the last eight against Bayern Munich, big money is pouring in from the world’s most prestigious tournament. The Bundesliga gold from last season and the probable second place this season also provide historically high income for the traditional club.
Xabi Alonso has impressed in his first proper managerial job. He has 1st year left on his deal in the summer and according to what all experts say, he will be bought out by Real Madrid as a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti.
On top of all this, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is likely to be sold for an insane sum. Transfermarkt’s €140 million valuation for the German superstar is not going to be enough.
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Manchester City to replace Kevin De Bruyne with Florian Wirtz
On Friday, news broke that Kevin De Bruyne (33) will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer. The Belgian has won a whopping 17 titles with the club and is one of the most successful players in City’s history. – Only one of the world’s greatest talents can replace one of the great players of all time.
Sky Sports reports that Manchester City, who know it won’t be an easy task to replace the midfield star, have pulled out all the stops, including getting manager Pep Guardiola actively into the team to persuade Florian Wirtz.
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Before all this, there were reports that Bayer Leverkusen would let him go for “only” 110 million euros as a thank you for staying for another year, but as price does not seem to be an obstacle, the reports are now out of Germany that it will be a more open process that could drive the price up a lot.
Who is Florian Wirtz?
- Age: 21 years
- Position: Attacking midfielder / attacking player
- Club: Bayer Leverkusen
- Nationality: Germany
- Strengths: Creativity, Dribbling, Goal Threat and Technical Talent
Wirtz is considered one of the greatest talents in European football and has already established himself as a key player for both Leverkusen and the German national team. With the ability to decide games, he could be the perfect successor to De Bruyne.
If the transfer goes well, it will probably be one of the biggest and most expensive transfers of the summer. City are showing that they are not afraid to invest heavily in young talent to ensure success in the future.
