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Published on 2024-05-01 20:30:48
Liverpool and Manchester City had their sights set on Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz in the summer transfer window, but the young midfielder has decided to stay at the club, dealing a blow to both English giants. Wirtz’s impressive performances, with 17 goals and 19 assists in 44 matches, have attracted attention from top clubs across Europe, making him a sought-after talent.
Despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester City, Wirtz’s representatives have confirmed that he will remain at Leverkusen for at least another season. This decision has left both English clubs waiting for an opportunity to pursue his signature in the future. While City and Liverpool are disappointed, Real Madrid and Barcelona see this as an opportunity to compete for Wirtz next summer, adding to their transfer priorities.
Wirtz’s form and potential as a top talent have put him on the radar of several European clubs, with City and Liverpool seeing him as a future star in their squads. The German sensation’s decision to stay at Leverkusen until 2025 allows for a potential bidding war between Real Madrid and Barcelona next summer, as they aim to secure his services for their teams.
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