“I don’t have a roadmap”

Florian Wirtz has insisted that he doesn’t have a “roadmap” when it comes to his future and next step.

There has been speculation that Florian Wirtz could leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 to take the next step in his career.

However, the 21-year-old insists he hasn’t made any plans as to how he wants to continue his career.

“I don’t have a timetable, so I don’t even have an idea in my head as far as that’s concerned,” Wirtz told Kicker when asked about his future and next step.

“I’m just really happy to be back playing football after the summer break. Right now I’m just trying to achieve my goals with the team. Then we’ll see what happens at some point – but I don’t have a timetable,” he added.

Wirtz played a key role as Bayer Leverkusen dethroned Bayern Munich to win their first Bundesliga title last season.

Asked who he sees as the favorites to win the Bundesliga title this time around, he replied:

“Bayern have brought in some players that will strengthen them, of course. But I think the difference between Bayern and the other top teams is not as big as it was in previous years. That’s why we’re not hiding from anyone.

“We are not going to be arrogant, but we know that Bayern Munich are still in the league. Of course we’ll try to beat them, but they’re still Bayern Munich and you always have to keep an eye on them.”