November 25th 2024.
The young and talented Florian Wirtz has been making waves in the football world with his impressive performance this season. As of now, he has scored seven goals and provided three assists for Bayer Leverkusen, proving to be an integral part of their team. However, despite his remarkable skills, it seems like Arsenal and Manchester City will have a tough time trying to sign him in the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to Bayer Leverkusen's CEO, there is little to no chance of Wirtz leaving the club next season. He is highly regarded as one of the best young players in the world and his profile received a major boost after his team's unbeaten domestic campaign last season. Led by manager Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen only suffered one defeat in their 53 matches across all competitions, winning the Bundesliga and German Cup. The only loss they faced was in the Europa League final against Atalanta.
Wirtz was a key player in their success, contributing 18 goals and 20 assists in just 29 appearances. As a result, he was named Bundesliga Player of the Season and even finished 12th in the prestigious Ballon d'Or award. The 21-year-old also shone for Germany at Euro 2024, scoring two goals including the opening goal of the tournament against Scotland. With his exceptional form continuing this season, it's no surprise that top clubs like Arsenal, City, and Real Madrid are vying for his signature.
There were recent reports claiming that Arsenal were leading the race to sign Wirtz and were hopeful of securing a deal worth €100m next summer. However, Leverkusen's CEO, Fernando Carro, has now shut down these rumors, firmly stating that Wirtz will not be leaving the club at the end of the season. When asked about the chances of Wirtz staying with Die Werkself, Carro confidently replied, "Very high and why shouldn't they be high?"
He further explained that as long as Wirtz has a contract with the club and feels comfortable and valued, he will continue to play top-level football and achieve success with the team. Carro also expressed his annoyance with the constant speculation surrounding Wirtz's future, stating that their focus is on the present and the team's performance on the pitch. He also reassured that manager Xabi Alonso, who was linked with a move to Liverpool last summer and is now rumored to be joining Real Madrid, will be staying with the club.
Despite losing just two of their 18 games across all competitions, Leverkusen currently sits fourth in the Bundesliga, trailing nine points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Carro emphasized that their main focus is on the current season and nothing has been finalized for the next one. He urged everyone to focus on the present and not get caught up in future speculations. With Wirtz's exceptional talent and Leverkusen's success on the pitch, it's no wonder they want to keep him at the club.
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