Attention Barça! Leverkusen have already set a new starting price for Florian Wirtz

Published:23/09/2024 - 14:44h

Updated:24/09/2024 - 09:39h

If FC Barcelona decides to sign Florian Wirtz, it would be a real coup. However, it is clear that his cost is not exactly the most affordable of all, and now even less so, given that Bayer Leverkusen have apparently increased their salary demands to let him go

Talking about Florian Wirtz is undoubtedly mentioning one of the great young 'jewels' that generate the most excitement in the international sports arena, alongside Lamine Yamal. The Pulheim native has amassed six goals and one assist in seven matches in the current 2024/25 season, confirming that his excellent performance last season was not a fluke.

It is particularly relevant that Wirtz is once again reaching these stellar figures as the offensive leader of Bayer Leverkusen. Why? There has been much speculation about the possible departure of the German from 'Die Werkself' in the upcoming summer transfer window, as 2025 appears to be a crucial year for interested teams in the player, including FC Barcelona, who may launch an offensive for the midfielder. This statement of intent, of course, must be of the highest quality.

It is evident that a talent of this caliber will not come cheap but could potentially become Bayer Leverkusen's most expensive sale in history, with Kai Havertz currently holding that title, set when Chelsea paid €80 million for him in the 2020/21 season. However, the amounts for the German midfielder give the impression that they will be significantly higher than this figure.

The new price at which Bayer Leverkusen would let go of Florian Wirtz

The most solid information suggested that the release price of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen would be around €120 million. However, recently, German journalist Christian Falk commented that this amount could be even higher. The source mentioned specifies that the club based at Bay Arena has set €150 million as the release price of their 'jewel,' €30 million above the initial estimates.

Furthermore, it is important to note, as indicated by Falk, this price represents the minimum that the Germans apparently expect. This means that the value of Florian Wirtz could increase, depending on his performances for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season, reflecting his growing market value, currently estimated at €130 million according to the specialized website (Transfermarkt), with a clear upward trend.

It will now be interesting to see if this change in the price of Florian Wirtz will affect the decisions of the clubs interested in signing the player. Will they modify their interest in acquiring him for the next season, or will they proceed with their plans and take additional steps to meet the economic demands of Bayer Leverkusen?

The German club knows they have a strong card in their hands, given that they have a top-tier player for whom they can clearly demand a substantial sum. Additionally, the fact that the Pulheim midfielder has a contract with the institution until 2027 gives them some negotiation leverage, which could be the perfect scenario for fruitful discussions on the economic aspirations.