Summary
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is a highly sought-after football player, but Manchester City has decided not to pursue him due to high costs. The estimated deal would have been the most expensive in the club's history, making City reconsider their interest.
Key Facts
- Florian Wirtz is a midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen and a top talent in European football.
- Manchester City decided not to pursue Wirtz because the deal could cost up to 300 million euros.
- The cost includes both transfer fees and player wages.
- City has a history of avoiding expensive deals when they don't see good value.
- They previously walked away from deals for players like Fred, Jorginho, and Frenkie de Jong for cost reasons.
- City's decision also shows they support Phil Foden to take on a bigger role in the team.
- Manchester City remains interested in finding a new creative midfielder and is considering other options like Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest.
