Florian Wirtz (foto: Getty Images)
In recent years, Manchester City and Real Madrid have built a fierce rivalry, especially in the Champions League.
Now, their battle extends beyond the pitch as both clubs set their sights on Florian Wirtz.
According to Sport Bild, Real Madrid has been tracking the Bayer Leverkusen star for a long time and is preparing a major bid this summer. However, Pep Guardiola has now identified Wirtz as a priority target, seeing him as the ideal successor to Kevin De Bruyne, who could leave for Saudi Arabia at the end of the season.
Manchester City reportedly considered Wirtz in the January transfer window but decided to wait until the summer to make a move. Now, with both European giants in the race, the battle for the 20-year-old is set to intensify.
With City’s entry into the competition, Wirtz’s price tag is expected to skyrocket. While Real Madrid and City lead the chase, Bayern Munich is also monitoring the situation. The question remains whether Bayern will be willing to engage in a bidding war that could push the price beyond €100 million, with some reports suggesting figures as high as €150 million.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Wirtz’s future is set to be one of the biggest storylines, as Real Madrid and Manchester City prepare to battle it out for one of Europe’s most exciting talents.