Bayern Munich ready to compete with Barcelona for Bundesliga star in 2025 – report | OneFootball

While Barcelona’s financial situation does not provide them with any room to dream of big signings, the Catalans continue to keep their eyes on some of Europe’s elite should an opportune moment arise in the coming years.

One such player who the Blaugrana dream of recruiting is Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen’s 21-year-old sensation.

The youngster has been widely tipped to make a move away from Xabi Alonso’s side, but he has made it clear that he will make no such move this time around. The summer of 2025, thus, is seen as a big window.

Barcelona to have multiple competitions

As revealed in a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will look to push for the youngster’s signing in 2025 should their economic situation reach a state of stability by then.

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Ilkay Gundogan, in such a situation, will serve as the catalysts given their proximity to the German sensation.

Barcelona will face competition from Bayern Munich for Florian Wirtz (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Notably, however, the Catalans will be joined by some of Europe’s other giants in the race to sign Wirtz including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, setting up for a fascinating showdown.

The Merengues, after all, hope to utilise their Champions League history and the stories of Toni Kroos and Antonio Rudiger to incentivise a move.

Bayern Munich, meanwhile, have been working on the operation for a long time now and will continue their slow developments behind the scenes to prepare for a monster bid next summer.

A childhood dream

Although the Catalans may have a lot to work on a financial level, the one factor that does play in their favour is the player’s stance.

While interest from the Bavarians and Madrid is likely to tempt Wirtz, one must remember that it has been his dream for a long time now to don the Catalan colours.

“As a child, I dreamed of playing for Barça and that hasn’t changed. I had posters hanging in my room; of Leo, Dembélé, Aubameyang,” he said back in 2022.

With a chance to sign for his dream club opening up next year, it remains to be seen if he indeed follows his heart.