A man in a black jacket stands thoughtfully in front of a modern stadium in a city. — Guardiola, with his hand on his chin and Bernabéu in the background | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Guardiola, with his hand on his chin and Bernabéu in the background | Real Madrid Confidencial

Guardiola Ends City's Crisis with the Chequebook, Taking a Player from Madrid

City coach prepares several transfers, wants to take him away from Real Madrid with a big offer

14/12/2024 10:55:00h

Borja Díaz

Manchester City's delicate situation has left Guardiola reeling for the first time since his arrival. In the Champions League they have gone three games without a win and have made life difficult for themselves in the standings. And in the Premier League they are eight points behind the leaders with one game left.

This has led to immediate search for solutions to the crisis that is taking place at the Etihad. Guardiola knows that the situation must be turned around and he knows how to do it. Using his chequebook, going to the market to find some transfers.

A soccer player in a black and red uniform plugs his ears with his fingers in a stadium.

Florian Wirtz with his hands on his ears celebrating a goal | Real Madrid Confidencial

And he has his sights set on a player who he wants to steal from Real Madrid thanks to the millions they are offering. It is Florian Wirtz, the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder that Florentino likes so much. He wanted to go for him this summer but things could get complicated.

It is true that City need reinforcements now due to Rodri's injury or the problems of Foden and De Bruyne. That's why they are looking to the winter market to try to strengthen their team. This is what Guardiola has asked for, putting Wirtz's name on the table, but also that of Bruno Guimaraes.

Bayer Leverkusen ready to negotiate with Manchester City

It seems unlikely that Bayer Leverkusen will part ways with Wirtz in January. However, they are open to negotiating with Manchester City next summer. However, one of the conditions they have always set must first be confirmed.

Two soccer players compete for the ball in a game, one wearing a red and black uniform and the other wearing a white and red uniform.

Florian Wirtz dribbling in a Bayer Leverkusen match | Real Madrid Confidencial

At the Bay Arena they still think that a renewal is possible and are working to prevent him from leaving. But if Florian insists that he wants to make the jump, it will be difficult to keep him. The only thing they want is that if he leaves, it will also be outside the Bundesliga, they don't want to reinforce Bayern Munich.

That's why Real Madrid seemed like the best option weeks ago, as they have been working on his transfer for some time. But Guardiola's arrival with his cheque book could complicate the situation, especially if Bayer lets itself be seduced by the millions that City can offer.

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