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Published on 2024-04-26 15:36:09
Reported target Florian Wirtz has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi, with suggestions that he could have a similar career trajectory to the Inter Miami star. The young midfielder has been making waves for Bayer Leverkusen this season, establishing himself as one of Europe’s brightest talents.
Wirtz, at just 20 years old, has been in scintillating form for Leverkusen, notching up an impressive 17 goals and 19 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions. His stellar performances have helped his team clinch the Bundesliga title with games to spare, attracting interest from English giant Manchester City.
With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo nearing the end of their illustrious careers, the race for future Ballon d’Or winners is wide open. Leverkusen legend Jens Nowotny believes Wirtz has the potential to emulate Messi’s success, stating that the young German has the quality to dominate games like the Argentine superstar.
While Messi recently won the World Cup in 2022, solidifying his status as one inof the greatest players of all time, Wirtz’s future looks promising. Xabi Alonso’s decision to stay at Leverkusen for another season will likely help retain key players like Wirtz, whose father and agent have hinted at a long-term commitment to the club.
Hans Wirtz, Florian’s father, revealed that his son has a contract with Leverkusen until 2027 and is expected to stay at the club for the foreseeable future. With the guidance of Alonso, who is highly regarded by the Wirtz family, the young midfielder looks set for success wherever his career takes him.
As Wirtz continues to impress on the pitch, the football world will be eagerly watching to see if he can fulfill his potential and follow in the footsteps of legends like Messi. With his talent and determination, the sky is the limit for the promising young star.
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