Wirtz rejects Man City move, opts for another big European club

The future of Bayer Leverkusen talent Florian Wirtz seems set, and it won't be in the English Premier League.

Despite strong interest from Manchester City, the 21-year-old has decided to reject a move to Pep Guardiola's side and focus on Bayern Munich.

Wirtz, a key figure in Leverkusen's impressive season under Xabi Alonso, believes Bayern Munich is the ideal next step in his career.

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Fichajes has announced that the German talent has become one of Europe's brightest stars, impressing with his ability to create, assist and score.

Although several big clubs have shown interest, Bayern is Wirtz's preferred choice. He is seen as the natural successor to Thomas Muller in the Bavarian squad.

The decision comes as a blow to Manchester City, who had seen Wirtz as a key player for the team's future. With the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva likely to leave, City had hoped to bolster their attack with the German talent. However, the selection of Wirtz leaves them without a strategic option.

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Bayer Leverkusen are determined to keep their star, but it won't be easy with the player looking to take a step forward in his career.

However, the reigning German champions aim to earn around 150 million euros from the departure of their star. /Telegraph/