Liverpool Handed Huge Wirtz Boost as Bayern Chief Makes Honest Transfer Claim
- Liverpool have emerged as front-runners to sign Bayer Leverkusen and Germany international Florian Wirtz this summer.
- This development follows Bayern Munich's acceptance that Wirtz favors a move to Liverpool over them, with Manchester City withdrawing due to the high fee.
- Wirtz, a 22-year-old attacking midfielder, scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists in the 2024/25 season, making him a key player for Leverkusen who finished second in the Bundesliga.
- Bayern president Herbert Hainer revealed that Max Eberl has indicated Florian Wirtz is inclined to join Liverpool.
- If completed, the transfer could break the British record with fees expected around €126-140 million, marking a significant loss for Leverkusen and a major signing for Liverpool.
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Football - Bayern President Hainer Confirms Wirtz Cancellation - Tah Change Decided According to Media Reports
Hainer, President of FC Bayern München, confirmed the rejection of footballer Florian Wirtz. According to Heiner, "evening newspaper" said at a fan festival that he had been informed by sports executive Eberl that the Leverkusener was probably inclined towards the English club FC Liverpool.
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Read Full ArticleFC Bayern: Lothar Matthäus Sees Florian Wirtz's Rejection as Defeat for Uli Hoeneß
FC Bayern was ready to create the probably largest transfer package of its history. Lothar Matthäus not only describes Florian Wirtz's rejection as a defeat for the club – also for Uli Hoeneß. The honorary president had campaigned powerfully for the star.
·Dortmund, Germany
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