Confirmation From Bayern Munich, Florian Wirtz Moves To Liverpool

JAKARTA - Midfielder Florian Wirtz immediately left Bayer Leverkusen and moved to Liverpool. Wirtz's move to Liverpool was confirmed by Bayern Munich who was also hunting for this German national team player.

Saga Wirtz turned out to end quickly. This is beyond predictions considering that Wirtz is the target of a number of big clubs. The reason is, Liverpool are competing closely with Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Even Man City, including bringing in this 22-year-old versatile player to replace Kevin De Bruyne.

On the other hand, Leverkusen can actually still maintain one of the pillars that brought the team for the first time to win the German Bundesliga. Moreover, Wirtz's contract only expires in 2027.

But Leverkusen doesn't mind releasing Wirtz. Even the club set a high price of 160 million US dollars. Liverpool itself may not want to make an offer so negotiations are running very smoothly.

The English Premier League champions appear to only ask for a price drop to 150 million dollars or 125.9 million pounds. However, this figure will already break the Premier League and Bundesliga transfer records.

If you join Liverpool, Wirtz will outperform the most expensive transfers in the Premier League when Chelsea bring Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion.

At that time, Chelsea had to spend a total of 115 million for the purchase of Caicedo. Wirtz's transfer also solved Ousmane Dembele's transfer when Barcelona bought it from Borussia Dortmund in 2017.

Wirtz's move to Liverpool is indeed one step away. Moreover, players who have scored 16 goals this season and made these 15 assists have expressed a desire to join the Reds. This is what makes Bayern no longer insist on hunting down Wirtz.

Especially after Hans-Joachim Wirtz, Florian's father, who acted as an agent, confirmed his son's future before Bayern officials. Previously, senior Wirtz met Bayern executives Uli Hoeness and Max Eberl to discuss his son. Eberl then conveyed the results of the meeting to President Bayern Herbert Hainer.

"Max Eberl informed me that Florian Wirtz is most likely going to Liverpool," Hairer said as quoted by Mail Online.

Wirtz's decision to leave the Bundesliga shocked the Bayern camp. The reason is, they believe Wirtz will not leave Germany for the next few years. Wirtz is predicted to want to establish himself as one of the young stars who will shine in the German League.

Bayern is also sure that he will attract players who have played for the German national team 29 times. This is because the elite Bundesliga club has prepared a purchase plan that has broken the club and Germany transfer records.

This is what surprised club officials when Wirtz accepted Liverpool's offer and chose to play in the Premier League. The confirmation from Bayern made Liverpool's move to attract Wirtz.

Bayern Lacks Sigap

It's just that the failure to bring Wirtz was judged by Bayern to be less alert to submit an official offer to Leverkusen. According to BILD, coaches Vincent Kompany and Hoeness chose to postpone the schedule for negotiations with Leverkusen due to the celebration of the Bayern championship party. On the other hand, Liverpool actually moved quickly.

While Bayern were partying, Liverpool manager Arne Slot was actually negotiating with Wirtz. Once the deal is reached. Liverpool then followed up by making formal offers and opening negotiations with Leverkusen.

Leverkusen immediately accepted Liverpool's offer. Moreover, The Pool proposed a high price plus an appearance bonus that made Wirtz the most expensive player in the Premier League.

Wirtz's expensive price cannot be separated from the player's performance. The reason is, he is a talented young player and can play in a number of positions.

Wirtz can be assigned as a defensive midfielder or attacking midfielder. He can also play on the wing and will primarily replace Mohamed Salah, including a possible role as a center forward.