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Manchester City receive hope in Florian Wirtz chase as competitive contract offer remains ignored

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Kevin De Bruyne will be leaving Manchester City as a free agent following the end of the season .

Germany international is widely believed to be the number one choice to replace the midfielder.

The 33-year-old 's contract expires after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States .

Bayer Leverkusen and Florian Wirtz’s camp have had an agreement in principle in place over a new contract since December 2024 , in case the player decided to stay at the club.

However, it is revealed that while the position taken by the player's camp was originally for the player to take steps in his development, and for a move to a top club planned after the 2026 FIFA.