Florian Wirtz is on the verge of leaving Bayer Leverkusen, with the Bayern Munich eyeing him as their top target in the upcoming transfer window. The midfielder has been a revelation for Leverkusen, sparking interest from top European clubs. Bayern’s willingness to go all out for Wirtz is evident, but it comes with a hefty price tag – between €130 and €150 million, as reported by SPORT1.
The Group Bayer, Leverkusen’s parent company, has already given the green light to its CEO, Fernando Carro, to sell Wirtz. If the transfer goes through at this valuation, it will be a record-breaking deal for Bayern, making Wirtz their most expensive signing ever, surpassing Harry Kane’s €95 million transfer fee.
Contract details complicate things
Wirtz’s contract includes a release clause of €125 million, but it only kicks in from 2026. His contract is set to expire in 2027, following a renewal in 2022. Bayern can either wait and potentially reduce costs or make a record-breaking offer.
These factors complicate Bayern’s plans, putting their transfer strategy to the test.