One of the most talked-about players in recent weeks remains a central topic in the German media even during the international break. Will he stay another year in Leverkusen, or is he leaving? What will be his next destination? Can Bayern pair up Germany’s two best players? Florian Wirtz is only 21 years old but has already played nearly 200 senior matches, scoring 56 goals and providing 63 assists. He has also earned 29 caps for the German national team. While he is still young, no one refers to him as just “one of the best young players in the world” anymore—now, he is simply “one of the best players in the world.” It’s no surprise, then, that his next move is attracting so much interest.Bayern selling shares in order to buy Wirtz?It has long been known that there is a possibility Wirtz could stay at Bayer for another year, and according to Bild, that scenario is becoming increasingly likely. The most widely sold tabloid in Europe reports that the German international will announce his final decision in the first half of April. If he opts to stay, Bayer Leverkusen will make it official later that month by extending his contract until 2028. Under the new deal, Wirtz will earn 10,000,000 euros per year—an increase of around 2,000,000 from his current salary. The contract will also include a decreasing release clause, which could be activated in June 2026 and will be set at 125,000,000, and it will decrease in subsequent transfer windows.Florian Wirtz injured till the end of the season!Bild also reports that Leverkusen is open to discussions with clubs this June if Wirtz declines the new contract offer. However, in that case, his price would be set at 150,000,000. Still, Wirtz and his parents view the year 2026—after the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada—as the ideal time for his next step. Bayer Leverkusen hopes that keeping their best player could also persuade Xabi Alonso to honor his contract until the end.##NAJAVA_MECA_8792539##
