Overview

• Joachim Löw recommends that Florian Wirtz remain at Bayer Leverkusen until after the 2026 World Cup to ensure consistent playing time and development.
• Löw believes staying in a familiar environment will help Wirtz maintain stability and potentially increase his market value during the World Cup.
• Rudi Völler, DFB's national team sports director, also supports Wirtz staying at Leverkusen, citing the player's comfort and growth at the club.
• Wirtz, currently recovering from an ankle injury, has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027 but has attracted significant interest, including from Bayern Munich.
• Bayern Munich officials, including Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß, have expressed a strong desire to bring Wirtz to the club, viewing it as a major potential signing.