Wirtz, Man City and Liverpool
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Wirtz played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen's invincible Bundesliga title-winning run in 2023-24, where he was named player of the season thanks to his 11 goals and 12 assists. This season, major trophies weren't in the cards for Leverkusen, but Wirtz still managed 10 goals and 12 assists in the league with one game left to play.
Manchester City are facing a significant threat from Liverpool in their hopes of signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to new reports.
Wirtz's parents met City officials on Tuesday during a flying visit in England - but didn't speak to Pep Guardiola , with the club's manager out of the region ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend.
Liverpool have held talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, according to reports in Germany. The 22-year-old has been one of Leverkusen’s standout players with 21 goals and 23 assists over the last two Bundesliga campaigns.