Florian Wirtz (22 years) will surely be one of the signing market pumps this summer. In recent weeks it transpired that the Bayern Munich He had practically tied to the German player who still has a contract until 2027 with the Bayer Leverkusen. However, in recent days the strong interest of the Liverpoolwhich has also put One more march in the last hours. According to Christian Falk, Bild journalist, Michael Edwards (Liverpool Soccer CEO) will meet in Boston with the dome of the FSG (Fenway Sports Group, owners of the Red Club) to address the situation and obtain approval to undertake the operation: 150 million euros. Edwards, who in the past was also a sports director of Liverpool, will want to take into account the opinion of John W. Henry, main owner of the club. Michael Edwards has practically the keys of the club in the sporting aspect, but in operations of so much caliber, it is normal to consult it with the owners of the club.
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The transfer would be record in Liverpool and Premier Leaguebut the Red Club He has followed Wirtz very closely for years and have compiled information necessary to convince the high positions that the signing It must be done. In fact, The Wirtz familyFlorian and his parents, traveled last week to Blackpool to meet with Liverpool and meet the project. Wirtz and his parents, who are advisors of the footballer, They were impressed with the plan and interest of the redswhat I would be doing dude to the player to sign for Bayern or move to Anfied. In that sense, David Ornstein in The Athletic explained that although in the Man City, they took a step to the signing, they believed that the player had the decision taken to go to Bayern, he believes that Liverpool has a lot to say yet.
On the other hand, it is believed that the Bayern Munich It is still the club where Wirtz will arrive, but It is no longer so favorite. Bild explains that the Bavaro club is very difficult for Florian to begin the Club World Cup with them, so they will make an initial offer of some 100 million eurosquite below the price required by the Leverkusen. If an agreement will not be reached, They would place 2026. However, other sources assure that the fact that in Bayern they have given everything for granted early He hasn't sat very well in the Wirtz familyon the other hand They have been very impressed with the strong interest of Liverpool.
The arrangement of the Reds by Florian Wirtz is so strong that even Kicker assures that In the next 10 days the player will make a decision: Stay one more year at the Bayer Leverkusen, sign for the Bayern Munich or do it for Liverpool, which for what is seen, seems willing to carry out the transfer. Arne Slot He is very interested in the footballer but his arrival could make other players come out. Cases like Caoimhín Kelleher, Tsymous Coasts of Núñez They are already known, but the interest of FC Barcelona in Luis Díaz would also be a way to reduce the costs of the possible operation.
