Coach Nagelsmann views a potential move to Liverpool as a promising progression for Wirtz. - A potential fit for Wirtz lies with Liverpool.
Florian Wirtz's Future Plans: Bundesliga Coach Julian Nagelsmann Expresses Thoughts on Potential Move to Liverpool
Bayer Leverkusen's rising star Florian Wirtz has been in discussions with his coach Julian Nagelsmann regarding his next career move. In conversations with pay-TV channel Sky on the sidelines of the DFB-Pokal final, Nagelsmann provided some insights into their talks.
Nagelsmann aims to offer Wirtz the best guidance he can but acknowledges that the decision ultimately rests with the young talent. He refused to speculate on any specific clubs for Wirtz, but expressed intrigue about what the midfielder ultimately decides.
Recent developments suggest that Wirtz's transfer to German record champions FC Bayern is unlikely, as per statements made by Herbert Hainer, Munich club's president, during a fan event. Instead, it appears that Wirtz may be leaning towards a move to English champions Liverpool. However, negotiations between the Reds and Leverkusen are ongoing, with the latter demanding a transfer fee of €150 million. Wirtz's contract with Bayer Leverkusen extends until June 30, 2027.
Speaking about a potential move to Bayern, Nagelsmann opined that it would have been a rewarding choice for Wirtz. Regarding the possibility of the young attacking midfielder playing alongside Jamal Musiala at Bayern, Nagelsmann stated that both players already find each other at the national team level.
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Relevant Enrichment Data:- Advanced negotiations are ongoing between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Wirtz, with personal terms agreed upon between the two parties. The Reds have made an initial offer of around €100 million, but Leverkusen values Wirtz closer to €150 million. Negotiations are focused on bonus structures and finer contractual details to reach a compromise.- Wirtz has reportedly turned down offers from three other clubs to favor a move to Liverpool this summer. The transfer is widely expected to be successful in Liverpool's favor in the near future.
Julian Nagelsmann, Florian Wirtz's coach at Bayer Leverkusen, expressed his interest in Wirtz's potential move to European champions Liverpool, while acknowledging that the final decision rests with the young talent. Advanced negotiations between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are ongoing, with the Reds reportedly offering around €100 million for the midfielder, but the German club values him closer to €150 million. Wirtz has turned down offers from three other clubs to favor a move to Liverpool this summer.
