Arsenal and Manchester City may face stiff competition in the pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, with sources suggesting that Bayern Munich or Real Madrid are more likely to secure his signature.
Wirtz has emerged as one of Europe’s most exciting attacking midfielders, making a remarkable recovery from a severe knee injury. His performances have caught the eye of top clubs worldwide, but Bayer Leverkusen, under Xabi Alonso, will be eager to retain him.
Despite interest from several big names, Leverkusen managed to keep Wirtz in the summer after his impressive season helped them clinch the Bundesliga title. However, the young midfielder will face a significant decision at the end of the current campaign.
Arsenal and Man City Behind in the Race
Sources have told GIVEMESPORT that Arsenal and Manchester City may now face challenges in securing Florian Wirtz’s signature. The German international is believed to be more likely to join Bayern Munich or Real Madrid rather than making a Premier League move in 2025.
According to insiders in Germany, Wirtz is expected to make a significant career decision soon, with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen appearing likely next year. He has been heavily linked to some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Arsenal and City.
Florian Wirtz’s Bundesliga statistics – Bayer Leverkusen squad ranking 2023/2024
Stats Output Squad rank
Appearances 32 =4th
Assists 11 2nd
Goals 11 2nd
Key Passes Per Game 2.3 3rd
Dribbles Per Game 2.5 2nd
Match rating 7.50 2nd
Of the two English clubs linked with Florian Wirtz, Manchester City are considered the more likely destination. Pep Guardiola’s team offers a higher chance of winning regular titles, including the Champions League, which could be particularly appealing to Wirtz.
As things stand, GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Bayern Munich is the most likely destination for Wirtz in 2025, followed by Real Madrid in second. Manchester City are in third place, with Arsenal ranked as the least likely of the four clubs to secure his signature.
Florian Wirtz, one of Europe’s top young talents, is attracting significant interest from some of the biggest clubs. While both Arsenal and Manchester City have shown interest in signing the Bayer Leverkusen star, sources indicate that Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are currently leading the race for his signature, with a move likely in 2025.
Wirtz has been key to Bayer Leverkusen’s recent success, helping them win the Bundesliga title, and his impressive statistics underline his importance: 11 goals and 11 assists in the 2023/24 season, along with a match rating of 7.50. Despite interest from Premier League clubs, Bayern Munich appears to be his most likely destination, with Real Madrid close behind. Manchester City may have a slight edge over Arsenal due to their consistent success in winning major titles, but they still trail behind the two European giants in the race for Wirtz.
