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Man City overtake Real Madrid & Bayern Munich in race to sign Florian Wirtz as Pep Guardiola eyes new team that can ‘win absolutely everything’.
Manchester City have leaped into the lead in the race to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leveerkusen next summer, according to a report.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The attacking midfielder’s excellent performances for Leverkusen and Germany have attracted interest from across Europe, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid reportedly looking to sign him.
AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
City have emerged as the new favourites to sign the 21-year-old, Mundo Deportivo reports. Pep Guardiola wants to replenish his side to build a team capable of winning every trophy and sees Wirtz as an ideal addition. The Premier League champions are prepared to pay €100 million (£83m/$105m) to get him next summer.
DID YOU KNOW?
Wirtz, whose contract expires in the summer of 2027, scored 11 goals and made as many assists to help fire Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title last season. He has scored seven goals in all competitions so far this season.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR WIRTZ?
The Germany star will have time to consider his options as the top teams in Europe line up to snap him up come the end of the season.
(GOAL)