Bayern Munich pursued Wirtz for eight years: full of sincerity, the offer is as high as 150 million euros
In European football, young talents are always the focus of competition among major giants, and Bayern Munich's long-term attention and efforts on the German rising star Florian Wirtz have become a good story in the transfer market. According to German media reports, Bayern has been pursuing Wirtz for eight years. From his teenage years when he first showed his talent to the current core of the Bundesliga midfield, Bayern has never given up the pursuit of him.
#### **First acquaintance with Wirtz: The fate planted 8 years ago**
Bayern's interest in Wirtz can be traced back to his time in the Cologne youth training camp. At the age of 12, Wirtz showed extraordinary football talent, with a broad vision, delicate skills and great creativity on the field. His potential made Bayern start to pay attention early, and sent scouts to observe his performance many times. According to reports, Bayern even tried to contact Wirtz when he was 13 years old, hoping to convince his family to bring him to Munich.
However, Wirtz's family chose the stability of Cologne's youth training system and hoped that the child could grow up in a familiar environment. Although Bayern regretted that it failed, it did not give up.
#### **Pharmaceuticals emerge: Bayern's continued pursuit**
In 2020, Wirtz moved to Leverkusen, and this decision became an important turning point in his career. In Pharmaceutical, he quickly rose to become the core force of the team's midfield and frequently contributed wonderful performances in the Bundesliga. Only one year later, Wirtz became the youngest scorer in Bundesliga history and also entered the German national team.
Bayern has always kept an eye on Wirtz's growth and tried to negotiate with Leverkusen more than once. According to internal sources, Bayern executives including Salihamidzic and others have come forward many times to try to persuade Wirtz and his family, but were rejected. Leverkusen has a clear plan for Wirtz's future development, and they are unwilling to let go easily.
#### **Offering a sky-high price: 150 million euros in sincerity**
In 2024, Wirtz has become one of the most watched young midfielders in Europe. It is rumored that Bayern has offered up to 150 million euros to sign Wirtz, which will set a new record for the team's transfer history. Bayern believes that Wirtz is a banner figure in German football in the next 10 years and an important piece of the puzzle for the team to reshape its midfield strength.
However, even in the face of such a high price, Leverkusen remained firm and said that Wirtz is not for sale. Their contract with Wirtz will not expire until 2027, and they plan to build a team around him that can make a difference in the Champions League.
#### **Wirtz's attitude: stay calm and focus on the present**
Facing Bayern's long-term pursuit, Wirtz himself was very calm. He repeatedly stated in interviews that he is currently focusing on his performance in Leverkusen, with the goal of helping the team compete for the championship and making greater breakthroughs in international competitions. This professional attitude has also won him the respect of more fans.
#### **Bayern's next plan**
Although it has not been achieved for the time being, Bayern has not given up hope. They plan to keep in close contact with the Wirtz team and observe Leverkusen's performance in the next few seasons. Once the right time comes, Bayern will try again to sign this Bundesliga gem.
#### **Summary: A long chase**
Bayern's pursuit of Wirtz is an eight-year story, which not only reflects the team's persistence in top talents, but also shows the game between giants in the transfer market. Although it seems that there is no final answer to this chase, it is certain that Wirtz's future will become the focus of European football. Whether Bayern can get what they want will depend on whether they can find the moment to impress Leverkusen and Wirtz.
This battle for talent is still going on...
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