News about Florian Wirtz

Real Madrid are reportedly aiming to make Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz their marquee signing for the 2025-26 season. This summer is set to be busy for Los Blancos, with Kylian Mbappe on the market after he announced he will be leaving PSG. However, it seems planning has already gone beyond next term, and Wirtz has supposedly caught their eye. Wirtz, 21, has been crucial to Xabi Alonso's side this season as they are closing in on an unprecedented invincible treble-winning season. The German international has racked up 37 goal involvements in all competitions so far this season, netting 18 goals, and providing 19 assists. His numbers have seemingly attracted the attention of the Spanish giants, and according to Spanish outlet Marca, Madrid have begun work on acquiring the young star for the summer of 2025.

Bayer Leverkusen - who won the first leg of their Europa League semi-final 2-0 - are extremely short favourites at 1/200 to clinch their tie against Roma at home tonight. Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku and Co are sizeable outsiders to progress to the final at 25/1. There are also 'Price Boosts' and a 'Scorecast Boost' available for this crucial clash. The boosts include 'Jeremie Frimpong to have 1+ shots on target in 90 minutes' at 1/1, 'each team to have 2+ shots on target in 90 minutes' at 11/4, and 'Romelu Lukaku to win 3+ fouls in 90 minutes' at 7/1. Meanwhile, the scorecast boost requires 'Florian Wirtz to score first and Bayer Leverkusen to win 2-1 in 90 minutes'.

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong aimed a dig at Granit Xhaka during the celebrations of his side's Bundesliga title win on Sunday. Bayer secured their first-ever title with a 5-0 victory at home to Werder Bremen, as goals from Victor Boniface, Florian Wirtz and the Swiss international sparked jubilant scenes at the BayArena. Xhaka's arrival at the club last summer has coincided with a stunning season for the side, who are still yet to taste defeat in any competition.

The CIES Football Observatory have revealed their list of the most valuable young stars in the world - with Barcelona's 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal topping the standings.  CIES's list includes the top 100 players yet to turn 23, including stars like Chelsea's Cole Palmer after his outstanding first season at Stamford Bridge that has seen him score 19 goals in all competitions. He has been rated at £100million by the observatory. Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz - who has been dazzling under boss Xabi Alonso amid their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga - and Man City's Jeremy Doku also feature high up the list, being rated at £110m and £91.5m respectively. 

This summer, Germany has revealed a pink away kit for Euro 2024. The vibrant ensemble, which was allegedly manufactured by Adidas, is ostensibly to represent Germany's ethnicity. Both the German football federation and Adidas have claimed that the kit reflects Germany's diverse fanbase and wider population.

When they met off on international service, Toni Kroos and Vinicius Junior received identical treatments from their respective Real Madrid teammates Aureli Tchouameni and Jude Bellingham. Kroos' Germany defeated Tchouameni's 2-0 in a friendly match in Paris thanks to goals by Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz. Bellingham and England were on the losing side at Wembley Stadium after 17-year-old Endrick scored in a 1-0 victory for Brazil.

PETE JENSON: As the Euro 2024 hosts Germany defeated France in Lyon, Arsenal's Kai Havertz outdid superstar Kylian Mbappe. After Jamal Musiala had rounded France goalkeeper Mike Maignan, he scored in a quick conversion three minutes into the second half, Arsenal beat them by a narrow margin in a tighter game. Wirtz had scored the opener just six seconds into the game. Mbappe's almost triggered a late comeback for the French. Antonio Rudiger blasted the ball down the left a minute from time, but he hammered the ball into his own crossbar when his cross was only half-cleared by debutant Maximilian Mittelstädt.

Due to a goal by Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, Germany raced into the lead in their friendly with France. Toni Kroos returned to the starting XI for his country at the Groupama Stadium almost three years after announcing his retirement from international football. The Real Madrid star played a spectacular through ball against an onrushing Wirtz who was immediately after kick-off and sped forward.

Since Florian Wirtz, the Bayer Leverkusen and Germany actor revealed who his football idol was, football fans were left stunned. Wirtz, 20, has been a key figure for Xabi Alonso's team this season, with Bayern Munich winning the German league for 11 seasons in a row. The attacking midfielder made his Leverkusen debut at the age of 17, becoming the club's youngest ever player in the process, before becoming Germany's youngest goalscorer in history.

The CIES has ranked the most promising young attacking midfielders in the world, with a familiar face in first place. Florian Wirtz is in second place and is having a brilliant season in Germany, while a Brighton starlet is in third place. The stats boffins have released their rankings, with the champion rated X2.18.

According to statisticians, an international forward who also plays for PSG has been named as the most innovative player in world football. The CIES Football Observatory has carried out its most recent study in the hopes of determining chance creation around the world by creating a special creation index. The number is calculated by combining the number of key passes leading to goals and aspirations of each player per 90 minutes, with the final determined by the level of the game. This means that a game in the Premier League will actually count for more than a game in the Bundesliga 2 or the Championship.

Despite getting off to a promising start to the current season by winning seven of the first ten Premier League games and scoring 23 goals in the process, the Reds are still trying to expand their attacking options. Mo Salah has been at his best clinically so far this season, and Darwin Nunez has been a step forward after an uneven first season at Anfield, but Jurgen Klopp would not be able to deny the opportunity to bring countryman Wirtz to the Premier League.

Arsenal is reportedly planning a move for one of Germany's best rising stars, with Spanish reports revealing that one of the Gunners' target list includes one of the latest wonderkids out of Germany. With a strong emphasis on giving youth players plenty of minutes and recognition, the German top-flight has seen some of the brightest young talents nurtured into top-class performers. Kai Havertz and Florian Wirtz have both arrived in Bayer Leverkusen, while Bayern Munich has introduced Jamal Musiala to the world.

In a thrilling Bundesliga opener on Saturday, Bayer Leverkusen defeated future visitors RB Leipzig 3-2 to confirm their pre-season status as potential title contenders. With new signing Victor Boniface, Xabi Alonso's team got off to a good start, with significant firepower added to their attack. Despite some poor defense that allowed Leipzig to cut the deficit twice, the three points were enough to draw level with champions Bayern Munich, 4-0 winners at Werder Bremen on Friday.

On Thursday, Newcastle United had scouts at Bayer Leverkusen to see the outstanding Wirtz score a cracker against Union St Gilloise in the Europa League quarter-finals. In the 82nd minute, the midfielder scored equalizer in the game for the hosts after Victor Boniface had begun the scoring, with the match ending 1-0. When Leverkusen visited Wolfsburg on Sunday, Newcastle were ranked among the scouts once more, but 19-year-old attacking midfielder Wirtz was first on the bench.

TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL COUMN: Simon Jones will be delivering you insight, news, and the most up-to-date coverage around the world on all the signings pending ahead of this summer's transfer window. In the Premier League, it is expected to be busy once more as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea look to invest more money in order to close the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City, while those on the verge of relegation will be concerned with the proverbial vultures.

After a tumultuous first 45 minutes, Victor Boniface led Union Saint-Gilloise 1-0 ahead in their Europa League quarter-final match with Bayer Leverkusen. The quarter-final debutants take a small advantage over Belgium's return leg of their last eight match.

Bayer Leverkusen,Sevilla, and Sporting Lisbon all joined Juventus in securing their spots in the Europa League last-16. With 11 goals scored across the other three early evening ties, it was a goal-heavy Thursday in the tournament. After an enthralling tie, German outfit Leverkusen gained a convincing 5-3 win over AS Monaco on penalties.

Xabi Alonso (right) has likened his Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Florian Wirtz (left) to Lionel Messi (right). Due to a serious knee injury, the talented teenager, 19, is yet to play for the German side this season. However, Spanish boss Alonso hyped Wirtz's imminent return to first-team action with Leverkusen by heaping praise on the attacking midfielder. He said: 'Why is Messi so good? Because he knows how and when to play simple passes, it's not really about making the most innovative move, but the most accurate and effective. Florian can do this. He's so good at it.'

Kylian Mbappe has been named as the best player on FIFA 23, which is set to be announced at the end of this month. 97 has been voted 97 by the French superstar, who plays for Ligue 1's Paris Saint-Germain. He currently ranks at the top of the list, ahead of Wolves' Adama Traore and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

On the forthcoming FIFA 23 game, Kylian Mbappe has the most promising potential of any player in the Career Mode. On the EA Sports website, the French star, who plays for PSG, is rated as 91, but with the right preparation throughout the seasons, you could be on his way to becoming a 95 rated player. Taking him to the top of the list, ahead of Manchester City's new hotshot striker Erling Haaland, who may reach the age of 94, and Barcelona's 19-year-old talent Pedri, who could be a 93, puts him at the top of the potential scorers' list.

On September 30th, the most recent iteration of the video game will be announced, and Sportsmail will announce this year's most gifted youngsters. Pedri has played a key role in Barca's midfield at the age of 19, and has been rated 85 out of 85. In the winter, he will also compete for Spain at the World Cup. Bellingham has been rumored to play a significant role in Qatar for England, and the Borussia Dortmund midfielder has also been rated 84.

Bukayo Saka is the only Premier League player to make the ten-man Kopa Trophy shortlist at the Ballon d'Or awards. Jude Bellingham of Saka's England is also competing to be named the world's best U21 player. Karim Adeyemi, Eduardo Camavinga, Gavi, Ryan Gravenberch, Nuno Mendes, Jamal Musaila, Josko Gvardiol, and Florian Wirtz round off the list.