Real Madrid’s long-standing interest in Florian Wirtz could suffer a significant blow, with new developments suggesting that Bayern Munich have taken the lead in the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star.
According to reliable journalist Florian Plettenberg, there have already been several meetings and conversations between the Bayern hierarchy and Wirtz’s family, laying the groundwork for a potential summer transfer.
What makes the situation more complicated for Real Madrid is Bayern’s willingness to make a major financial move.
Bayern ready to break the bank
In fact, it has been suggested that the Bavarians are preparing to break their transfer record to land the talented German playmaker, showing just how serious they are about beating their rivals to his signature.
Despite recent public comments from Uli Hoeness that suggested caution, both Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge are understood to be leading the internal efforts to bring Wirtz to Munich.
🚨🆕 There have been several meetings and discussions between FC Bayern and the #Wirtz family!
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 11, 2025
Bayern are ready to make a record-breaking signing already this summer. Despite Uli Hoeneß’s recent public comments. Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge are the driving forces in these… pic.twitter.com/7v76qhDHYc
Their involvement signals that Bayern view this as a top-priority signing and are ready to act quickly.
Wirtz family leaning towards Bayern
As of now, Wirtz has not signed a contract extension with Bayer Leverkusen, although the club remains confident he will stay until at least the summer of 2026.
Meanwhile, interest from Manchester City remains active, but the Wirtz family reportedly sees Bayern as the ideal next step before a possible future move abroad.
That stance puts Bayern in a favourable position, with family preference and domestic familiarity working in their favour.
For Real Madrid, the scenario is more delicate. The club is not prepared to engage in bidding wars or enter into negotiations that risk the financial balance of the Bernabeu.
Florentino Perez and Jose Angel Sanchez have always made it clear that they expect players who truly want to play for Real Madrid to show their intention first.
At this moment, there has been no clear signal from Wirtz’s side to suggest he is prioritising a move to Madrid.
