Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz leaning towards contract extension

According to Kicker, while Wirtz has been linked to Bayern Munich, there is no indication that the 21-year-old is preparing to leave Leverkusen next year.

Instead, talks between the player and Leverkusen appear to be progressing, with a potential contract extension until 2028 on the table.

This would allow Leverkusen to retain their star player without jeopardising their bargaining position for a future transfer in 2026.

Wirtz has previously spoken about his desire to continue developing at Leverkusen, both as a player and a leader. 

Moving to a top European club for a massive fee would introduce new pressures that might not suit him at this stage of his career.

His father and agent, Hans-Joachim Wirtz, emphasised the importance of regular playing time, stating, "A young player needs to be in a team where he can play a lot."

With good communication between the club and the player, all signs point to Wirtz staying at Leverkusen, with the club being the only one he's in talks with for now.

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