Bayer Leverkusen: Rudi Völler gives FC Bayern a precautionary rejection because of Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz Bayer Leverkusen 2021
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Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz has had a strong season so far and arouses desires. Rudi Völler remains calm in this regard – and clear.
As a precaution, Rudi Völler has rejected FC Bayern in the matter of Florian Wirtz. Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director also commented on Newcastle United and the wait for a title with Bayer.
“Nobody has to ask. Florian is in very good hands with us,” said Völler Picture on sunday addressed to Wirtz: “When the rumor was spread a few weeks ago that there was an exit clause in the contract until 2026, I made that clear immediately.”
And the 61-year-old goes on: “With the exception of Bayern, there will always be a pain threshold at all Bundesliga clubs. With Florian Wirtz, however, the question does not even arise. Again: The boy is only 18 years old. Even if he is in three years, he would only be 21. ” He is “very sure” that Wirtz will also play for Leverkusen in the 2022/2023 season.
Völler about Wirtz: “The jump he made is madness”
Wirtz moved from 1. FC Köln to Leverkusen in 2020. He is now a top performer at Bayer and a national player. In the current season he contributed an incredible six goals and five assists in eight competitive games.
“We believed that he had a great future. But nobody could have guessed that his development would be so rapid. Florian has just developed wonderfully. The leap he made is amazing,” said Völler. Wirtz also gained muscle again in the summer, which was important for his assertiveness.
Bayer Leverkusen vs. FC Bayern: That’s what Rudi Völler says
Völler also commented on the upcoming top game between Leverkusen and FC Bayern (3:30 p.m. on LIVE-TICKER). The two teams are tied on places two and three and are two points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund.
“Of course we can beat Bayern on a good day,” said Völler, who however recalled Munich’s 2-1 bankruptcy against Eintracht Frankfurt on matchday 7: “What makes the game even more difficult is that the fact that they lost on the last day of the match. They certainly don’t want to see that again. “
Völler: “For Leverkusen the CL is like a title”
Völler, who will retire at the end of the season after more than 20 years as an official at Bayer, also spoke about the fact that Leverkusen has not won a title since winning the DFB Cup in 1993.
“You shouldn’t forget what opportunities we have at Bayer Leverkusen. If, on the other hand, you sign a five-year contract with Bayern, you will be champion at least four times,” explained “Aunt Käthe”: “That was in the 80s or 90s. Years ago it was different. There the economic difference to the other top clubs was much smaller. These championships were much more difficult to win. For us in Leverkusen, reaching the Champions League is something of a minor title. “
Rudi Völler talks about Newcastle United
The takeover of Newcastle United by a consortium from Saudi Arabia did not cause the same excitement at Völler as in the rest of the football scene.
“In England almost all professional clubs belong to different investors. That doesn’t really knock me off my feet. But in the end the stadiums are usually full. I’m curious to see how Newcastle will act in the next transfer window. One or the other record could be broken “, said the world champion from 1990.