Manchester City Reportedly Eyes Florian Wirtz as Potential Kevin De Bruyne Successor
The English champions are speculated to target the Bayer Leverkusen star to rejuvenate their midfield as De Bruyne's contract nears its end.
- Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old Florian Wirtz, according to the Daily Mail.
- The club views Wirtz as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, whose contract expires this summer after nearly a decade with the team.
- Wirtz has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027 and boasts a market value exceeding €100 million.
- In the current Bundesliga season, Wirtz has contributed significantly with nine goals and nine assists in 22 matches.
- Bayern Munich has also been linked to Wirtz, but their sporting director, Max Eberl, stated they are not actively pursuing him at this time.