US EditionFlorian Wirtz True Feelings About Liverpool and Bayern Transfer After 'Very Difficult' Phone Call - Liverpool Echo
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, JUL 17 – Liverpool secured Florian Wirtz with a record £136 million transfer driven by Arne Slot's tactical clarity and training environment, surpassing Bayern Munich's strong interest.
- On 20 June 2025, Florian Wirtz completed his transfer to Liverpool, setting a new record as the most expensive German footballer with a fee of £116 million.
- Liverpool and Bayern Munich were the only serious contenders for Wirtz after multiple clubs showed interest, but sporting factors and Arne Slot's vision influenced the final decision.
- Wirtz's father detailed how Slot impressed Florian with his playing philosophy and tactical plans, and how Bayern's efforts, including from Uli Hoeness, were respected but insufficient to keep him in Germany.
- Wirtz scored 57 goals and assisted 65 times in 197 Bayer Leverkusen games, recovered from a 2022 ACL injury, and is expected to debut soon, enhancing Liverpool's midfield creativity.
- Liverpool aims to leverage Wirtz and other recent signings under Arne Slot to maintain competitiveness after winning the 2024/25 Premier League and adapt to key player departures.
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The managers of FC Bayern repeatedly talked publicly about a possible transfer from Florian Wirtz to Munich. This is clearly criticised by a Leverkusen boss.
Florian Wirtz's father Hans has explained why the German star chose to join Liverpool over Bayern Munich. The former Bayer Leverkusen striker had offers from both European giants but ultimately decided to leave home and the Bundesliga for the Merseyside club. Wirtz's parents were the player's main representatives at the height of the negotiations, and have now revealed details of his transfer. "Arne Slot presented his playing philosophy, the tea…
Hans-Joachim Wirtz, father and consultant of football national player Florian Wirtz, spoke in an interview about the transfer poker, the reasons for the match for Liverpool FC – and the rejection of Uli Hoeneß and the FCB.
The Bayern had imagined this differently. Florian Wirtz will not play for the German record champion next year, but for Liverpool. However, Wirtz's decision was difficult.
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