Bayer Leverkusen Talent Wirtz Heads for Liverpool over Bayern Munich
Matthäus instructs Wirtz: loss for Hoeneß
In a significant turn of events, Florian Wirtz is poised to join English champions Liverpool, rather than German record champions FC Bayern Munich. Bayern President Herbert Hainer confirmed Wirtz's rejection of the club at a fan festival, stating that he appears to be leaning towards Liverpool.
Legendary national player and TV expert Lothar Matthäus described the decision as a heavy defeat for Munich, particularly for Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß, who had previously declared Wirtz his absolute wish player.
If the negotiations between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen prove successful, Wirtz, aged 22, will trade the Bundesliga for the Premier League, a move that could set a new record transfer fee of €150 million for the exceptional talent. With his contract running until 2027, Leverkusen has the upper hand in the negotiation process.
The Liverpool coaching staff, led by Arne Slot, has reportedly already had fruitful discussions with Wirtz, who seems keen to embrace the challenge of a new club, new mentality, and a new language. Matthäus believes that Wirtz's self-assured decision is justified, as he is confident the young player will thrive at Liverpool and in the Premier League.
With Wirtz opting for Liverpool over Bayern Munich amidst the reported interest from both clubs, the Bavarians will need to look elsewhere for their prospective midfield reinforcements. It has been speculated that his potential reluctance to share the number 10 position with Jamal Musiala could have played a part in his decision.
The renowned TV expert Lothar Matthäus expressed concern about Bayern Munich's loss, as Florian Wirtz, a promising football talent, appears to be gravitating towards European-leagues, specifically Liverpool. Amidst talks between Leverkusen and Liverpool, Wirtz might soon trade his radio broadcasts of Bundesliga matches for the buzz of Premier League sports.
