Florian Wirtz: DFB greats advise you to remain in Leverkusen!

Florian Wirtz remains at Bayer Leverkusen despite rumors of change. DFB sports director Völler and Löw recommend remaining up to the 2026 World Cup.
Florian Wirtz remains at Bayer Leverkusen despite rumors of change. DFB sports director Völler and Löw recommend remaining up to the 2026 World Cup. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Florian Wirtz: DFB greats advise you to remain in Leverkusen!

Florian Wirtz, the high-talented young talent of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, is currently in the focus of various European top clubs, including Real Madrid, FC Bayern Munich and Manchester City. The speculation of a possible transfer takes up speed, while Wirtz has to pause in the ankle due to a ligament injury. However, DFB sports director Rudi Völler has clear advice for the 20-year-old player. He recommends staying in Leverkusen, where he already feels comfortable and finds a stable environment that can continue to help him develop. Völler emphasizes that there are inquiries, but there is no reason for a hurry for a change.

Joachim Löw, the former national coach, Shares this view and emphasizes Wirtz as an extraordinary player. In a comparison with Jamal Musiala, Löw underlines the potential of Wirtz, which in his opinion is far from being exhausted. He suggests that Wirtz should remain in Leverkusen until the 2026 World Cup in order to continuously collect and develop.

The importance of continuity

Löw emphasizes that a usual place is particularly important for young players in times of difficult phases. This could benefit Wirtz, while speculation about its change is more intensive. Despite the interest of several clubs, Völler confirms that Wirtz and his family feel comfortable in Leverkusen, which is considered a decisive factor for the next steps in his career.

The player has a contract that is valid by 2027, which brings Leverkusen into a strong negotiating position. Völler notes that those responsible for Bayer 04 hope that Wirtz will not change in the coming time because they want to achieve a lot with his talent. FC Bayern has already repeatedly signaled its interest, but the Leverkusen leadership is optimistic that you can keep Wirtz in a team for a long time.

The World Cup 2026, which will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico, is an important stage. Wirtz could take on a key role for the German national team, and its development in Leverkusen could be crucial for whether it will be part of the squad. Until then, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop around Wirtz and whether he will follow the advice of Löw and Völler.

Further information on the current developments related to Florian Wirtz can be found in the reports of ninezigplus.de and rnd.de .

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