Real Madrid not complete a summer transfer move for the Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
Los Blancos have added the Germany international to a list of future options, alongside other Bundesliga targets, as part of their long-term strategy.
However, despite previous reports indicating the pair were closer to a future dealthat seems to be wrong at this stage.
Wirtz could still move to Madrid in 2025 or beyond, but the 21-year-old has no immediate plans to leave Leverkusen.
He scored 18 goals in all competitions last season as Bayer Leverkusen sealed a first Bundesliga title, and is under contract until 2027.
Despite the speculation, his father and adviser Hans-Joachim Wirtz intervened to reject talk of an exit.
“Florian has a contract at Leverkusen. He was looking forward to next year, where he will play in the Champions League with Leverkusen for the first time,” as quoted by Bild.
“These are the facts. Now his focus is on the Euros. After that, there is a lot to do with his club next season, so there is no need for speculation.
Wirtz scored the first goal of Euro 2024 as he netted for Germany in their opening 5-1 win over Scotland in Group A on 14 June.
