Accordingly, Wirtz should be the top candidate for the English champions for the coming summer needed successor for Kevin De Bruyne be.
The Belgian’s contract in Manchester expires at the end of the season. There have recently been no concrete signs of a contract extension. In addition, De Bruyne will celebrate his 34th birthday next summer, and in the medium term City will need a replacement for the former Wolfsburg player anyway.
In addition to City, several other well-known clubs would also be happy to have Wirtz, who is under contract with Leverkusen until 2027.
Sea Sky Bayer strives to go even further to extend with the German national player. Simon Rolfes, Leverkusen’s sports director, emphasized Skynot wanting to fall into hectic pace: “In the exchange with him (Wirtz, editor) and his family, things were always very trusting and open internally. The focus is always on what is important for him, his development and also in connection with Bayer 04 is the best. It’s not an issue for us whether he will be sold or not sold.”
Sky However, a sale is currently more likely than a contract extension. Leverkusen does not want to give up Wirtz to national competition from FC Bayern Munich, who are also very interested.
