Florian Wirtz still has a working paper at Bayer Leverkusen until 2027. Nevertheless, there is always speculation about an early departure from the reigning champions. The name of FC Bayern is often mentioned in this context. Leverkusen’s managing director Fernando Carro remains calm.
His hopes that Wirtz will stay at Bayer Leverkusen are “very high,” said Carro in an interview with “Sky”. “Why shouldn’t it be high?” asked the 60-year-old before the Bundesliga home game against 1. FC Heidenheim (5:2).
Wirtz has a working paper with the Rhinelander until 2027. However, the German national player is arousing great desire among Europe’s top clubs due to his strong performances.
“As long as he has a contract here, as long as he feels comfortable here, as long as he knows that he can play top football here and has a top team and can celebrate success, then he is satisfied,” argued Carro in this context.
It is not uncommon for the name of FC Bayern to be mentioned in the course of transfer speculation surrounding Wirtz. According to Sky, the 21-year-old is the German record champions’ top transfer target for the coming summer. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Co. are also repeatedly linked to the attacking midfielder.
Bayer boss Carro: No agreements with Xabi Alonso
Wirtz is by far not the only personnel that is causing excitement at Bayer Leverkusen with a view to next year. Successful coach Xabi Alonso is also said to arouse great interest. The 42-year-old is currently being traded primarily at Real Madrid, where Carlo Ancelotti is still on the sidelines.
“What I can definitely deny 100% is that there are any guarantees or agreements that I have heard all over the media,” Carro clarified, referring to corresponding rumors. According to the Spaniard, the focus is on the present.
“The now and buts are important and nobody is interested in next season and nothing is set. He has a contract for now,” said Carro about Alonso. The Basque native is tied to the Werkself until 2026.
Source: www.sport.de