Bundesliga sensation sees Real Madrid as top priority despite Man City, Bayern interest | OneFootball

Florian Wirtz, the 21-year-old German sensation, is set to become one of the biggest names of the upcoming summer transfer window.

Under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until June 2027, his future remains uncertain – and closely tied to what happens with his current coach, Xabi Alonso, who is a top target for Real Madrid. Should the Spanish tactician leave the club, Wirtz may follow.

Real Madrid is Wirtz’s top priority

It is no secret that Wirtz is also very much on Real Madrid’s agenda and has been for quite some time now.

Now, according to BILD (h/t AS), if he does move, his first choice is Real Madrid, followed by Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro tried to quiet speculation recently, reiterating that the youngster is contracted for two more years and is expected to stay. However, despite the German champions’ reluctance to sell, he continues to attract serious interest.

Bayern Munich are eager to reunite Wirtz with Jamal Musiala, recreating their promising partnership from the German national team. Talks between the Bavarians and the 21-year-old’s camp have been ongoing for weeks.

Florian Wirtz is a man in demand. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

On top of that, Manchester City have identified Wirtz as the ideal successor to Kevin De Bruyne. Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer of the young playmaker and sees him as the injection of quality and youth the Premier League giants need after a poor season.

Wirtz not a priority for Real Madrid at the moment

Meanwhile, Real Madrid remain quietly attentive to Wirtz’s situation. Signing the Leverkusen star is not a current priority at the Bernabeu, but the club never says no to elite talent.

Should the Bundesliga sensation become available, his signing could quickly become a topic of discussion at the Spanish capital club.

If they come forward, the youngster would prefer a move to Madrid as he sees the club as his best chance to win the Champions League and potentially the Ballon d’Or in the future.

For now, though, Wirtz plans to wait until the end of May to assess how the season finishes before making a decision. Much will depend on whether Alonso remains at Leverkusen. If the manager stays, the attacking midfielder may decide there is no rush to leave.