Wirtz extends Leverkusen deal
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
German wonderkid Florian Wirtz has agreed to a new Bayer Leverkusen contract.
Florian Wirtz. |
"From my point of view, the development in the past two years was almost breathtaking and certainly not foreseeable in this form. It's clear to me that I also owe it to the team, with whom I have incredible fun," said Wirtz, who has been sidelined with a cruciate ligament rupture since March.
"The guys are a key reason why I feel comfortable here and why things have gone so well overall. There's a lot in us and in this club. We want to show that to all Bayer 04 fans and everyone else as well," added the highly-rated youngster.
Sporting director Simon Rolfes, who will replace Rudi Völler as managing director for sport on July 1, said:
"Florian is a special player. He has great sporting significance for our club, and in the same way we offer him the best opportunities for a fantastic sporting career. Together, we know we can still achieve a lot."