The news spread by German media a few days ago regarding a new contract for Florian Wirtz is not accurate, claims Bayer Leverkusen’s executive director, Fernando Carro. After the Bayer Leverkusen vs. Freiburg match, reporters asked Carro if it was true that everything was ready for one of today’s best players to sign a new deal. He responded: “No, an agreement hasn’t been reached. But it’s true that we want Florian to play for us as long as possible. Ideally, until the 2026 World Cup. That would be fantastic. The chances of that happening would significantly increase if we signed a new contract, so I can say that the desire on our side is there.”Four top clubs are in for WirtzTo recap, Wirtz’s current contract runs until 2027, but Leverkusen does not want to take any risks. Their plan is to ensure that when negotiations with interested parties begin, the player still has at least two years left on his contract. The reasoning is simple: to avoid any leverage or pressure from other sides and to stick to their asking price of 150 million euros. The possibility of Wirtz staying for another season at Bayer has prompted a response from the legendary Lothar Matthäus. He believes it would be the right decision for the 21-year-old offensive midfielder.“He’s still young, with plenty of time ahead of him. Most importantly, he’s in good hands, and that’s a crucial factor before the World Cup. He needs peace of mind. Moving to Manchester United, Real Madrid, or even Bayern Munich next June would be a massive adjustment for him. He would have to focus on many new aspects, fit in, and fight for his position. At Leverkusen, he’d be comfortable and fully prepared for the World Cup.”Bayern thinking of pairing two Bundesliga starsBayer Leverkusen managed to retain all its key players last summer. The only departure was Josip Stanišić, as his loan spell ended. Fernando Carro’s aim is to execute a similar plan in June 2025. However, this time, the club also faces a fight for their coach—many already see Xabi Alonso on the bench at Real Madrid. Not Carro. He is confident that Alonso will stay until his contract expires in June 2026.“We have such a good relationship that if he came to me and said he wanted to leave, we wouldn’t negotiate for long.” As a reminder, Carlo Ancelotti also has a contract until the summer of 2026, so it’s not out of the question that Alonso might indeed stay for another season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8593734##
