The 22-year-old looks set to join the newly crowned Premier League champions in a massive €130m deal despite interest from Man City.
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According to German outlet BILD, Wirtz decided to reject a move to the Etihad after Pep Guardiola refused to confirm he would see out his contract with the club.
Guardiola signed a new two-year extension with Man City in the middle of the 2024-25 season, but questions remain whether he will remain at the club.
Ultimately Wirtz decided against joining City during what he deemed to be a time of ‘uncertainty’ and the club will now look elsewhere are they seek a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.