The possibility of signing Florian Wirtz continues to arouse great interest in the world of football. While it is true that Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on the movements of the talented German midfielder, it seems that his arrival at the club will be postponed until the summer of 2026. Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz‘s club, plans to safeguard his contract with a new clause to facilitate his departure within two years.
Wirtz and Real Madrid
Florian Wirtz has been one of Real Madrid’s main targets for several months now. The president of the Whites, Florentino Pérez, sees the German centre-back as one of those signings that will raise the level of the team. But according to reports in the German media, the young midfielder is not yet sure about making the move to La Liga.
Bayer Leverkusen is ready to offer him a new contract that would tie him until 2028 with an exit clause that would allow him to leave in 2026 for around 100 million euros. This commitment will give him the option to continue growing, to continue his training in the Bundesliga and to join Real Madrid when it suits him.
Competition for Wirtz: Bayern and City also want him
Real Madrid would not be the only team interested in signing Florian Wirt; Bayern Munich and Manchester City are both looking to sign the young footballer for next season and both clubs have not only made their interest known, but are even prepared to make offers of between 120 and 130 million euros in the next transfer window.
The directors of Bayer Leverkusen remain confident that Wirtz will choose to continue his training at his club before making the big leap. If Madrid chooses to wait until 2026, the club could sign the midfielder at a more affordable price, without entering into the tremendous financial bidding war that can be created with the big European teams.
Renewal with special clause
One of the keys in the case of Wirtz is whether he finally ends up renewing with Bayer Leverkusen as his contract will be extended until 2028, but the important thing will be the buy-out clause that will be included in the agreement and that would allow him to leave in the summer of 2026; the figure being bandied about is around 100 million euros, an amount that Real Madrid could afford in 2026, without affecting their planning.
According to Transfermarkt’s estimate, Wirtz’s market value is around 140 million euros, an amount that could increase if his performance continues to grow, but by incorporating the particular clause in his renewal, Real Madrid could acquire him at a lower price and without entering into a duel with other European giants.
Although Florian Wirtz is one of Real Madrid’s priorities, there is no hurry as they consider that they have his position covered with the current squad. For its part, Bayer Leverkusen is preparing to renew the player’s contract with an exit clause for the coming seasons, although some clubs such as Bayern Munich and Manchester City are exerting pressure to bring him in sooner. However, everything seems to indicate that the young midfielder will continue to improve in Germany until 2026, when he could indeed wear the white shirt.