Pep Guardiola’s interest in Florian Wirtz shows how highly he rates the 21-year-old midfielder, especially as a long-term successor to Kevin De Bruyne. Wirtz has proven himself as a dynamic and creative force at Bayer Leverkusen, racking up 15 goals and 12 assists so far this season. His form has attracted the attention of major clubs like Arsenal and Real Madrid, but Guardiola seems to have a clear vision for him at Manchester City.
Given that Wirtz is under contract until 2027, Bayer Leverkusen will likely demand a significant fee, making it a challenge for any suitor to land him before the summer. Arsenal’s “full commitment” to signing him in the offseason adds more competition for City.
It’ll be interesting to see how this transfer saga unfolds, especially if Guardiola continues to make moves to bring in a player of Wirtz’s caliber to help maintain City’s dominance in Europe and the Premier League post-De Bruyne.
