Munich confirms that Florian Wirtz has no intention of joining FC Bayern.
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Florian Wirtz, the highly coveted German midfielder, will not be joining FC Bayern Munich, according to Bayern president Herbert Hainer. Hainer confirmed that Wirtz has shown no interest in switching clubs to Bayern, with a clear preference for another suitor.
Liverpool FC appears to have seized the initiative, as Hainer revealed that Max Eberl, Bayer Leverkusen's sporting director, informed him of Wirtz's leaning towards Liverpool. The specifics of any agreement between the clubs remain under negotiation, but sources suggest that Liverpool's transfer fee offer for Wirtz will exceed €100 million (£83.9 million).
Previously, Wirtz was believed to be in discussions with Bayern Munich, with reports of a verbal agreement in place. However, recent conversations with Liverpool and their manager, Arne Slot, have influenced Wirtz and his family to change their mind.
Before the interest from Liverpool materialized, Bayern Munich had been pursuing Wirtz intensely. But with Liverpool now in the lead, it seems unlikely that Wirtz will reconsider his decision to move to the Premier League club.
Although negotiations are ongoing, it appears that Liverpool will likely secure Wirtz for the upcoming transfer window. This prospective move would represent a significant statement of intent from Liverpool, as Wirtz is considered one of the most promising midfield talents in world football.
In the meantime, Bayer Leverkusen remains hopeful that they can persuade Wirtz to stay, with sports director Simon Rolfes emphasizing their resolve to make Leverkusen "the right place" for Wirtz. While Leverkusen continues to negotiate, the likelihood of Wirtz staying beyond the summer seems faint, given the recent developments.
Sources: ntv.de, dbe/sid
- Florian Wirtz
- FC Bayern Munich
- FC Liverpool
- Herbert Hainer
The Commission, amidst sports negotiations between clubs, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment. Meanwhile, discussions about Florian Wirtz's future continue, with the highly coveted German midfielder showing a preference for football analysis sessions instead of joining FC Bayern Munich or FC Liverpool, as both clubs intensely pursued him previously.
