After 2 successful years with Bayer Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz is becoming one of the most sought-after attacking stars in the world. The big teams lining up to wait for Wirtz include Bayern Munich, Man City and most recently Liverpool.
The question now is whether the German midfielder wants to leave BayArena to find a new challenge or not? His upgrade, Xabi Alonso, has chosen Real Madrid and it is likely that other stars in the current Leverkusen squad will also say goodbye. Wirtz still can't know who the new captain is, so staying at this time is quite risky.
Last season, Florian Wirtz scored 11 goals and had 12 assists in the Bundesliga on his journey to the throne with an unbeaten record. This season, he continues to have 10 goals and 12 assists, always playing an irreplaceable role for Leverkusen. At the age of 22, Florian Wirtz's talent is too bright for big teams to spend money to recruit.
Wirtz's current contract with Leverkusen is valid until 2027. The club's CEO - Fernando Carro said he is very confident that Wirtz will stay, but the information covering the transfer market does not show that.
The current price of Florian Wirtz on Transfermarkt is 140 million Euros, plus add-ons that can be up to 150 million Euros. If Wirtz leaves Leverkusen this summer, he could be the most expensive signing before the 2025-2026 season. Not only that, Wirtz could also be the most expensive German player in history.
150 million Euros for the 22-year-old midfielder, having played more than 200 top professional matches, is a risky price but not too high if considering the general level of the current transfer market. In particular, Florian Wirtz's class has been proven at the highest levels.
Wirtz is a versatile player, he can play as an attacking midfielder and can also play on the wing very well. Not only that, this young star can play as a modern "number 10", both finishing and having sharp assists for teammates.
With a body that is not too big but enduring is Florian Wirtz's brand. He can play as a whole, always finding the hottest spots to appear. Therefore, it was difficult for the opponent to prevent Wirtz from making an impact in the match.
However, if you follow Wirtz carefully, you can see that he is also a good type of player who often misses good opportunities. This season, in the 2-2 draw between Leverkusen and Bayern, Wirtz missed a very good chance at the end of the match, thereby losing the opportunity to help the home team narrow the gap with their arch-rivals. Therefore, if reaching a new destination can improve their finishing ability, Florian Wirtz will fly even higher.
If he comes to Liverpool, Wirtz will play in a much stronger team. Not only did he have excellent partners in the attack, but below this midfielder was a solid defense like a goal.
Arne Slot has paid great attention to using young talents and giving them the opportunity to play the main double. Last season, Arne Slot reused the squad given by Jurgen Klopp and succeeded, but it needs to be upgraded further.
If he had arrived at Liverpool at the moment, Wirtz could have played on the wing or right in the center. Liverpool are very strong in these positions but lack the personnel thickness. The addition of a versatile player like Wirtz will help Slot solve many tactical problems in the coming season.
