Manchester City are stepping up interest in Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.
Manchester City are turning their focus to Germany as they chase the signature of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old has been one of the brightest stars in European football this season, playing a huge part in Leverkusen’s historic, unbeaten Bundesliga campaign.
Wirtz’s contributions—16 goals and 15 assists in all competitions—earned him the Bundesliga’s MVP award and caught the attention of top clubs, but it’s City who are now pushing hardest for his services.
Talks Progress Amid Growing Interest
Sources close to the negotiations say that informal talks between City and Leverkusen have gone well, with a general agreement on the structure of a potential transfer already in place. Although Bayern Munich are also watching closely, there’s growing belief that Leverkusen might prefer selling him to a non-German club.
City’s approach is being viewed positively by the Bundesliga side, who are bracing for bids as the summer window approaches.
Guardiola Wants New Energy in Squad
Pep Guardiola is said to be keen on shaking up his squad after what has been viewed internally as an underwhelming campaign. With key players approaching their twilight years, the club is planning a gradual rebuild to stay ahead of rivals both in England and Europe.
Names like Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker are now being mentioned as possible exits. De Bruyne, who has served as City’s midfield maestro, is 32 and could be on his way out. Walker’s future is also uncertain, with the club already considering Tino Livramento from Newcastle as a replacement in defence.
Why Wirtz Fits City’s Future
Wirtz has long been admired by Guardiola. His creative skills, awareness, and flexibility make him a perfect fit for City’s possession-heavy system. Whether it’s in central midfield or advanced attacking roles, Wirtz offers options and the kind of youthful spark that City are seeking in this transition.
Bringing him in would mark a big shift in Guardiola’s strategy, leaning more towards youth and long-term planning while keeping the winning mentality intact.
Big Move Likely, But Not Sealed Yet
Although nothing official has been signed, the path seems clear for Wirtz to make the switch to the Etihad. Should the deal go through, he would be among the most talked-about signings of the summer and a sign that City aren’t just preparing for now—but building for the next era of dominance.
The board is reportedly ready to back Guardiola fully in the market, and Wirtz may just be the first major step in reshaping City’s identity for seasons to come.
