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Florian Wirtz makes up his mind! Bayer Leverkusen star snubs Man City & Real Madrid to agree Bayern Munich deal - but summer transfer could still be blocked

<p>This season has long been expected to be Wirtz's last in a Leverkusen jersey due to the 22-year-old's fantastic form for club and country which as attracted interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City as well as Bavarian giants. The Germany international confirmed he is ready to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/florian-wirtz-drops-transfer-bombshell-bayern-leverkusen-star-ready-leave-comfort-zone/blt7bedc1bb52cf57e2" target="_blank">leave his current club in the next transfer window in order to get out of his "comfort zone"</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fc-bayern-einig-mit-florian-wirtz-wie-es-jetzt-weitergeht-681e00788d9e9b378e8d080f" target="_blank"><em>Bild</em></a>, Wirtz and Bayern are in total agreement and the former Koln youth academy player has no intention of accepting an offer from City or Madrid - despite Leverkusen boss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xabi-alonso-announces-bayer-leverkusen-spanish-coach-real-madrid/blt96f55d91692a19f3" target="_blank">Xabi Alonso being linked to the latter after confirming his imminent exit</a>. However, Leverkusen would rather not sell to their direct rivals and talks between the two clubs have not yet begun, with Bayern reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-deadly-florian-wirtz-harry-kane-link-up-bavarian-giants-steal-march-transfer-rivals-bayer-leverkusen-star/blt3760ac4b67e484ff" target="_blank">prepared to pay €125 million (£106m/$142m) to land him</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Wirtz's contract at Leverkusen runs until 2027 and although the player would rather move this summer, he could end up staying put for another season in order to leave for a cheaper fee in the summer of 2026.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Wirtz has 16 goals and 13 assists to his name this season with Leverkusen and will hope to improve on that record when they face Borussia Dortmund this weekend.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR WIRTZ?

Florian Wirtz makes up his mind! Bayer Leverkusen star snubs Man City & Real Madrid to agree Bayern Munich deal - but summer transfer could still be blocked | Goal.com

Florian Wirtz has reached an agreement to join Bayern Munich this summer, but the transfer to the Bundesliga champions is not yet guaranteed.

Florian Wirtz makes up his mind! Bayer Leverkusen star snubs Man City &amp; Real Madrid to agree Bayern Munich deal - but summer transfer could still be blocked