Bayern Munich enters its final week of the season…
Bayern has two deals in place for Wirtz (Tz via @iMiaSanMia)
According a report from Tz journalists Mano Bonke and Philipp Kessler, Bayern Munich will get Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz — it is just a matter of when.
While most anticipate that a deal will be agreed upon this summer, Bayern Munich has a contingency agreement in place with Wirtz in the event that he cannot move until 2026.
One other interesting note — club legends Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge are continuing to play key roles in the potential move:
It’s been known within the industry for weeks that Bayern and Florian Wirtz have an agreement in principle over a transfer in Munich. Now the move is taking concrete shape. According to @tzmuenchen, Bayern have struck two pre-contract agreements with Wirtz, one for this summer and one for summer 2026.
The work of Uli Hoeneß now appears to be bearing fruit. The honorary president did the groundwork for the transfer and was in regular contact with Florian’s father and agent, Hans Wirtz. Among other things, he helped the family make the footballer’s Adidas contract more lucrative.
Now Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is supposed to help mediate between Bayern and Leverkusen so that the transfer can go through this summer. Contrary to other reports, Max Eberl is still uninvolved. At the moment, it looks like Wirtz will indeed join Bayern this summer.
In addition to FC Bayern, Real Madrid and Manchester City were also interested in Wirtz. But weeks ago, Hans Wirtz signaled to Real Madrid that a move abroad would come too soon for his son – especially since Real likely couldn’t have afforded the transfer. Wirtz would likely cost around his market value (€140m) this summer. Next summer, however, the fee would drop significantly.
In addition, Abendzeitung journalist Maximilian Koch (via @iMiaSanMia) backed up the report and indicated that there is “optimism” that a deal will be reached soon:
Talks between Bayern and Leverkusen over Florian Wirtz have already taken place. There’s a lot of optimism that the deal will be finalized soon. Wirtz-Bayern agreement already reached on a 5-year deal worth €20-25m per year.
Everything seems to be falling into place. Now…it might just be a matter of time.
Leverkusen to go with Fàbregas next? (@Plettigoal)
Back to the grill again?
It looks like Bayer Leverkusen might have another Spanish midfielder in mind to lead its club next season — Cesc Fàbregas:
Cesc Fabregas’ departure from Como is becoming increasingly likely.
The players and some agents are also receiving corresponding signals. Leipzig and Leverkusen want him. Bayer 04 pushing a lot.
Perišić still producing (@FabrizioRomano)
Former Bayern Munich winger Ivan Perišić is still doing his thing:
Ivan Perisić continues his insane season at PSV Eindhoven with 15 goals and 11 assists so far.
One more goal, one more assists vs Feyenoord today for 36 year old winger who keeps flying. pic.twitter.com/WgQ4ZDbYVw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 11, 2025
To this day, I still rue Bayern Munich opting to let Perišić got after the treble-winning season. He was one of the squad’s most integral pieces during that run and his replacement really never lived up to the hype.
Real reaches agreement with Vinicius Junior (Diario AS via ESPN)
Real Madrid is rumored to have reached an agreement with Vinicius Junior on a contract extension:
Vinicius Junior has agreed a three-year contract extension at Real Madrid, which will see him become the club’s top earner on €20m per season after tax. The deal has been agreed verbally and will be signed when the LaLiga season is over, before Madrid take part in the Club World Cup.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show: Bayern Munich 2-0 Gladbach (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich hosted Borussia Mönchengladbach in Thomas Müller’s final home game at the Allianz Arena and it was an atmosphere to behold.
The Bavarians would win 2-0 giving their living legend a proper send off, but it was a complete team effort that saw terrific performances from just about everyone on the pitch.
Let’s talk about all of that and more on the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show. This is what we have on tap:
- A look at the starting XI.
- How impressive was the job that the fans — and the club — did in sending off Müller properly?
- A rundown of the scoring and substitutions.
- Some final thoughts and takeaways on the match.
Juve, Inter wants Min-jae (@RudyGaletti)
Juventus and Inter Milan might be eager to bring Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae back to Italy:
Some , and clubs – including #Juventus and #Inter – have asked for information on #Kim Min-jae.
#BayernMunich are open to selling the CB this summer if a suitable offer arrives.
No advanced talks yet, but interest is growing. #Transfers
It remains to be seen what happens with Min-jae, but Bayern Munich could be open to re-tooling its center-back core this summer.
Tah contemplating future (@iMiaSanMia)
Jonathan Tah has been closely linked to Bayern Munich in recent days and recently spoke to the media, where he addressed the issue:
Jonathan Tah on when he will announce his new club: “I’ll make a decision soon. I don’t want to set a date. But it won’t be in two months.”
On whether going abroad is attractive for him: “When you go somewhere where you might not speak the language, it’s a particularly challenging experience. That also applies to my role, which I naturally want to have within a team. It would require a lot from me to get involved. That’s why going abroad is definitely appealing to me.”
Napoli advancing with David? (@FabrizioRomano)
Napoli could be closing in on its next striker — Canada’s Jonathan David:
Napoli have submitted a proposal to Jonathan David with advanced talks ongoing for a free transfer.
Important contract proposal has been sent to the striker who’s set to leave Lille at the end of the season.
There are still key details to clarify with more talks to follow.
Niederlechner getting close with 1860 (@Plettigoal)
It looks like Hertha Berlin’s Florian Niederlechner will be making that rumored move to 1860 Munich:
Florian Niederlechner is now close to joining 3. Liga side TSV 1860 Munich!
Talks have been ongoing for weeks, as exclusively reported.
A verbal agreement has been reached between the 34-year-old striker and 1860. Final details are currently being discussed. The contract is expected to run until 2027.
1860 are aiming to finalise the transfer on Monday. Niederlechner will join on a free from Hertha BSC.
Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 42 (Bavarian Football Works)
Bayern Munich — Let’s talk about everything going on with the squad on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League final? Who’d have thunk it?
- Final thoughts ahead of Bayern Munich vs. Gladbach.
- Checking in on Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz and what the player had to tell Sports Illustrated Germany.
- It sure sounds like Leroy Sané is headed to the Premier League.
- What did we learn about the Bundesliga this season? Is Bayern Munich headed back to “Juggernaut Mode”? How far will Bayer Leverkusen fall? Is Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig’s method of business sustainable? Can Niko Kovač stay hot as coach of Borussia Dortmund?
