Heynckes: Wirtz May Repeat Kroos' Career, Mbappe is an Example of This

The famous German coach Jupp Heynckes spoke about the future of his compatriot Florian Wirtz, the star of Bayer Leverkusen, who is sought after by several big clubs.

Heynckes said in an interview with Kicker magazine: "This serious young man, or at least as he seems to me, must follow his inner voice. He must do what he sees as best for himself."

He continued: "Wirtz is a fantastic player. He has already suffered a torn cruciate ligament, but he will face other obstacles that require mental stability to overcome. His good physical build and physical and mental strength are essential for building a high-level career."

He added: "Kylian Mbappe is a world champion, yet he is an example of the difficulty of playing for a big club like Real Madrid. A player like Wirtz must always believe in himself."

He concluded: "Toni Kroos was talented in knowing what he can and cannot do. I believe Wirtz has a similar mentality. Toni has constantly developed his game, and I expect Wirtz to also have an amazing career just like Toni did."