Florian Wirtz is highly regarded by the top clubs. © ANSA / MARTIN DIVISEK

Hoeneß on Wirtz: Would like to see him at FC Bayern

Honorary President Uli Hoeneß of FC Bayern Munich would be delighted to sign Florian Witz from Bayer Leverkusen.

July 21, 2024

From: dpa

"Everyone knows that I would like to see him at Bayern Munich," said the 72-year-old in Seligenporten. Hoeneß was there to visit the Bavarian amateur club SV Seligenporten for its 75th anniversary.

After winning the championship and DFB Cup with Bayer, there was a lot of speculation about the future of the attacking midfielder Wirtz, even though he still has a contract in Leverkusen until 2027. "I feel comfortable in Leverkusen, so I'm excited to see what happens in the future," Wirtz said. As he did last season with the club, Wirtz also impressed in the German national team, with whom he was defeated by Spain in the European Championship quarter-finals.

Change is currently not an issue

A transfer for Wirtz is not expected to be an option this summer. Things could look different next year. However, the 21-year-old is not only highly regarded by FC Bayern. Top international clubs such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are also said to be very interested in signing Witz.

Wirtz will also play in Leverkusen next season. © APA/afp / INA FASSBENDER

At FC Bayern, Wirtz could form a dream duo with Jamal Musiala (21) in the future. Hoeneß would certainly like this dream combination. "We have joked from time to time that we will play in the same club, but you can't predict that," said Wirtz last month. "We have often said that we like playing together, in training and in games. We are both still in our clubs and feel very comfortable," he assured. Musiala, who was sitting next to Wirtz on the podium at the time, did not want to add anything to that. He still has a contract with FC Bayern until mid-2026.

Kompany trains at Tegernsee

The two European Championship participants are currently on vacation. Musiala's Munich teammates will be heading to the training camp at Tegernsee on Monday, where the new coach Vincent Kompany wants to lay further foundations for the preseason.