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Real Madrid have constantly maintained an eye on Florian Wirtz over the years for the youngster is a talent who the offices at Valdebebas rate very highly.
His name has thus been linked with a move to Real Madrid for a while now and 2025 could finally be when Los Blancos pull the trigger on the long-term target.
Wirtz’s sensational start to the new season has once again brought the topic of his future into light for several clubs in Europe have taken notice.
As revealed by Maximilian Koch in a recent update, Real Madrid are not the only ones seriously interested.
The price tag
The German journalist relays that Los Blancos are joined by Bayern Munich in the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star. The Bavarians, in fact, are seriously interested in pursuing his signing.
It is assumed that the transfer fee required to unshackle him from Leverkusen next summer will be around the €100 million mark and not the €150 million his club demands.
Having won the Bundesliga under Xabi Alonso last season, however, Leverkusen now see a long-term project and are unwilling to let go of their star player.
Four games into the season, they are second in the standings and are looking to defend their crown.
So far this season, Wirtz has scored four goals and provided one assist in just four starts and even scored a brace in the UEFA Champions League. Contractually bound to Leverkusen until 2027, the final decision will lie in the player’s park.
As reported yesterday, Arsenal too have entered the race for Wirtz while the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool are also admirers of the German sensation.
So, Real Madrid will have their task cut out if they do intend to sign the youngster from Leverkusen come 2025.
