Wirtz Makes His Choice: Why Man City & Bayern Are Falling Behind in Race

 

FLORIAN WIRTZ'S TRANSFER PREFERENCE LEAKED – MAN CITY & BAYERN MUNICH TRAIL IN RACE FOR LEVERKUSEN SENSATION

BREAKING: Florian Wirtz has privately set his sights on a blockbuster move to Real Madrid, leaving Manchester City and Bayern Munich scrambling in the race for Bayer Leverkusen's €130m-rated crown jewel, Football Insider can exclusively reveal.

The 21-year-old German magician, fresh off orchestrating Leverkusen's historic invincible Bundesliga title triumph, has told confidants his ultimate ambition is to wear the famous white jersey at the Bernabéu – with Los Blancos now positioned as overwhelming favorites to secure his signature.

WHY WIRTZ IS MADRID-BOUND

THE PULL FACTORS

👑 Galácticos Destiny – Wants to follow in Kroos' footsteps as Germany's Madrid icon

💎 Ancelotti's Masterplan – Would be deployed as Bellingham's creative twin in 4-3-1-2

🌍 Global Legacy Play – Views Madrid as ultimate platform for Ballon d'Or push

THE PUSH FACTORS

⚠️ Bayern = "Sideways Move" – Won Bundesliga; wants new challenges

💷 City's FFP Limitations – Can't compete with Madrid's financial/cultural package

📅 2025 Exit Clause – Leverkusen already planning for life after Wirtz

THE TRANSFER LANDSCAPE

REAL MADRID'S NEXT STEPS

✅ Will trigger €130m clause in 2025 (possibly earlier if Leverkusen soften stance)

🤝 Father/agent already in discreet talks

🔄 Could sacrifice Rodrygo to fund deal

BAYERN'S BACKUP PLANS

🔹 Jamal Musiala contract extension

🔹 Dani Olmo alternative (€60m release clause)

MAN CITY'S CONTINGENCIES

🔹 Eberechi Eze monitoring intensifying

🔹 Savio (Troyes) internal solution

THE DECISION TIMELINE

🗓 July 15-20 – Wirtz expects Madrid to formalize interest post-Euros

⏳ August 1 – Leverkusen's deadline for astronomical offers

⚖️ 2025 Clause – Becomes €130m if no move materializes this summer