Manchester City have chosen Kevin De Bruyne’s replacement and are ready to pay €117 million

Manchester City are already preparing for a major squad overhaul ahead of next season. With several key players expected to leave the club, sporting director Txiki Begiristain and manager Pep Guardiola are laying the foundations for a new project. One of the most significant changes will be the departure of Kevin De Bruyne, a true club legend.

After years of success and being a cornerstone of City's midfield, the Belgian's time at the Etihad appears to be coming to an end. Injuries, physical wear and the lure of a huge offer from Saudi Arabia are all contributing factors. Faced with this scenario, the club have wasted no time in identifying his successor: Florian Wirtz.

The young Bayer Leverkusen playmaker is one of the brightest talents in European football. At just 20 years old, he is the star of Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bundesliga side. His vision, technical ability and knack for both scoring and creating goals make him the ideal candidate to take over from De Bruyne.

According to the Mirror, City are ready to table a bid of £100 million — around €117 million — to persuade the German club to part with their prized asset. It's a huge figure, but one that reflects Wirtz's growing market value and potential to dominate the game for years to come.

The plan is not only to sign him, but to secure his future with a long-term contract. City would offer a deal with world-class financial terms, making him one of the best-paid young players in the game and a central figure in the club’s future.

Wirtz has already attracted interest from other European giants, but City are confident they can convince him with their ambitious sporting project. Under Guardiola, young talents thrive — and the player’s camp sees the Premier League move as a very appealing step forward.

The deal is not yet done, but all signs point to Manchester City going all in for the German star. If everything goes to plan, Kevin De Bruyne's replacement is already lined up.

The Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid could become the most expensive signing of the summer and Guardiola’s new midfield general.