Wirtz's Valuation Revealed as Bayern and Man City Prepare to Pounce

March 25, 2025

FLORIAN WIRTZ TRANSFER FEE REVEALED: BAYER LEVERKUSEN SET ASKING PRICE AS BAYERN MUNICH AND MAN CITY PREPARE TO BATTLE FOR GERMANY STAR

Bayer Leverkusen have set a staggering €130 million (£110 million) asking price for Florian Wirtz, with Bayern Munich and Manchester City leading the race for the German wonderkid. The 21-year-old playmaker, fresh off a Bundesliga title and Europa League final run, has become one of Europe's most coveted talents.

Breaking Down Leverkusen's Valuation

Base Fee: €130m (£110m) fixed

Potential Add-ons: €20m (£17m) in performance bonuses

Release Clause: Activates in 2025 (reported €100m/£85m)

Why the Sky-High Price Tag?

✔ Breakout Season: 18 goals & 20 assists in all competitions
✔ Contract Security: Signed until 2027 (no urgent need to sell)
✔ Homegrown Premium: German clubs pay premium for local stars
✔ Bayern Tax: Leverkusen will demand more from domestic rivals

Suitor Analysis

Club	Advantages	Obstacles
Bayern Munich	Wirtz's preferred destination	Must sell first (Kimmich/Goretzka)
Man City	Financial muscle, Pep's system fit	Premier League FFP constraints
Real Madrid	Long-term Modric replacement	Focused on Mbappé/Yoro first

What Wirtz Wants

Prefers 2025 move when release clause activates

Open to Bayern but wary of Musiala positional overlap

Family favors staying in Germany (father/agent influential)

Likely Outcome

Leverkusen will hold firm this summer unless a club meets their €130m demand. Most expect Wirtz to stay one more year before his clause kicks in, with Bayern the 2025 frontrunners.

Expert Take:

"This is Leverkusen's Havertz moment - they'll extract maximum value. Wirtz has all the leverage to choose his next step carefully." - Raphael Honigstein