Bayer Leverkusen has handed teenage Germany star Florian Wirtz a contract extension until 2027, it was announced Thursday, despite the attacking midfielder being sidelined by a serious knee injury.

Wirtz, who only turned 19 last month, has been out of action since March when he tore the cruciate knee ligaments during a Bundesliga game.

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