If there is one name that will surely generate a lot of movement in the summer market of 2025/26, that is Florian Wirtz. The Pulheim native, at just 21 years old, has established himself as one of the most attractive footballers internationally, with stellar skills that he has put to use both for Bayer Leverkusen and the German national team, becoming the object of desire for several clubs worldwide.
The German '10' has started the 2024/25 season in the same line as the previous one. He continues to show his 'top' player performances, having already scored two goals and provided an assist in four matches, accumulating merits that reinforce his market value, set at around €120 million by 'Die Werkself', in line with his key role in Xabi Alonso's scheme.
This price precisely has made his signing, for the moment, prohibitive for FC Barcelona. Although the interest of the Barcelona team in the player is known, currently they do not have the necessary resources to make an offer of such magnitude for a talent on the rise, whose potential gives the impression of not yet having a ceiling.
Madrid and Bayern, the top contenders in the race for Florian Wirtz's signing in 2025
In this regard, Barcelona must also consider the competition from other clubs in the 'race' to secure the services of the talented German attacking midfielder. In this contest, two teams stand out as favorites: Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. The Bavarians, as reported in 'Relevo', are willing to launch a major offensive to sign Florian in the summer of 2025, considering it a priority to strengthen their squad and as a statement by signing one of the emerging stars of the Bundesliga and the 'Mannschaft'.
On the other hand, 'Sky Sports' also highlights Real Madrid's interest in Wirtz, as part of their strategy to reinforce their midfield with quality. There is consensus in the sports management of the Chamartín side that the addition of the German would be a 'top' acquisition, provided that the Leverkusen star chooses the Madrid team over other suitors and does not turn his transfer into an auction.
The outcome of this case promises to be exciting and will not be resolved easily. Although it may seem like a battle between two, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, the option of Barcelona, which could have a better financial situation next summer, cannot be ruled out launching a serious offensive for the German. Likewise, it is not ruled out that Florian Wirtz decides to stay for another season at 'Die Werkself', a team that managed to retain him for the 2024/25 season. Will Leverkusen have enough arguments to retain him in the 2025/26 season? Only time will tell.