Leverkusen, Germany – In a surprising turn of events, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and star midfielder Florian Wirtz have mutually agreed to terminate his five-year contract, reportedly worth $150 million. The agreement, which was initially set to keep Wirtz at the club until 2029, has come to an unexpected end.
Wirtz, widely considered one of the brightest young talents in European football, has been instrumental in Leverkusen’s recent successes both domestically and in European competitions. The club has not disclosed the reasons behind the termination but confirmed the development in a brief statement this morning.
“This decision was made in the best interest of both the club and the player,” the statement read. “We thank Florian for his incredible contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Speculation is already mounting over Wirtz’s next destination, with top clubs across Europe reportedly interested in securing his services.
More updates to follow as the story
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