"Cashed in by the Reds" Eberl candidly discusses the foiled Wirtz transfer saga
Open Discussion Reveals Eberl's candid take on the unsuccessful Wirtz transfer.
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As FC Bayern Munich set off for the Club World Cup, sporting director Max Eberl spilled some beans about the failed pursuit of their coveted player, Florian Wirtz. In an Orlando hotel, Eberl admitted, "To be honest, I'm not certain we could've matched Liverpool's rumored spending on Wirtz."
The Merseyside club is rumored to shell out around 150 million euros to Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old star. Despite numerous negotiations, Wirtz opted for Liverpool over Bayern.
"Everyone at the club conveyed that the youngster is top-notch," Eberl shared. "We could've envisioned him as a Bayern player, but he made a different call."
High-ranking club members like Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge even played a part in the discussions with Wirtz, Eberl revealed. "But Florian went a different route. That's life in the transfer market." Wirtz will find his footing at Liverpool.
With Wirtz out off the picture, Bayern will now seek "another exceptional talent" to complement their already stellar squad. Eberl mentioned, "Not that we're lacking fantastic players—take Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane, Joshua Kimmich, and more."
Rumors swirl about Bayern's interest in Spanish European titlist Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, although Eberl remained tight-lipped about the speculations.
However, the exit of national player Leroy Sané to Galatasaray Istanbul has intensified Bayern's need for reinforcements upfront. Eberl maintained, "Naturally, it's a personal choice for Sané. I wish him the best, no hard feelings." Bayern believes they'll still field a powerful roster.
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Notable Insights:- Bayern Munich retains interest in Nico Williams, with contact and positive feedback from his representatives[1][2], but salary negotiations and player exits like Kingsley Coman's potential departure still need resolution[1].- Williams has reportedly consented to a move to Bayern Munich, but the Bavarians must meet Athletic Bilbao's financial demands, potentially up to €65m release clause, and Williams' reported €20m salary[1][3].- The transfer of Florian Wirtz to FC Liverpool doesn't appear to directly affect the situation between Bayern Munich and Nico Williams[2].
Although the Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, Max Eberl's focus remains on finding another exceptional talent for FC Bayern Munich, as Florian Wirtz has decided to join Liverpool. Meanwhile, speculations persist about Bayern's interest in Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, despite the ongoing negotiations surrounding Kingsley Coman's potential departure.
