He informed me he would like to join Manchester City over CHELSEA.’ Jamal Musiala has confirmed that his £80 million International teammate wants to leave his club in January because he no longer enjoys playing for his current Club
He informed me he would like to join Manchester City over CHELSEA.’ Jamal Musiala has confirmed that his £80 million International teammate wants to leave his club in January because he no longer enjoys playing for his current Club.
Chelsea could be thrust into a fierce tug-of-war with Manchester City for the services of Bayer Leverkusen’s emerging talent, Florian Wirtz. This prospective showdown was revealed when reports surfaced via 90min, indicating that City had their scouts closely monitoring Wirtz during Bayer Leverkusen’s exhilarating 3-2 triumph against Hoffenheim over the past weekend.
Nevertheless, Chelsea is far from being the sole contender vying for the 20-year-old forward’s signature. The Daily Star has recently insinuated Chelsea’s interest in Wirtz, while also speculating that he might come with an £80 million price tag. To add to the intrigue, Liverpool has entered the fray, contemplating Wirtz as a potential successor to the prolific Mohamed Salah.
Wirtz seems poised to become the Bundesliga’s next standout export, following the path forged by other rising stars like Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, who made high-profile transfers to Real Madrid and City. His performances in the early stages of the season have garnered attention from an array of top clubs, with three goals and four assists in just ten league appearances under the tutelage of Xabi Alonso.
The imminent milestone of Kevin De Bruyne’s 33rd birthday, coupled with his recurring injury issues, might have City contemplating life beyond the Belgian maestro. This potentially opens the door for Wirtz to step in and contribute to City’s pursuit of the sport’s most prestigious accolades.
Presenting such an enticing proposal to Wirtz could significantly hinder Chelsea’s chances of securing the services of the German international. However, Chelsea should exercise caution when looking to the Bundesliga for reinforcements. Previous acquisitions from this league, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, while instrumental in the club’s UEFA Champions League success, struggled to adapt to the rigors of the Premier League.
Werner eventually returned to RB Leipzig, while Havertz now plies his trade with Arsenal, serving as a stark reminder of the pitfalls that can accompany recruiting from the Bundesliga.
