Florian Wirtz completed his transfer to Liverpool, leaving Bayer Leverkusen for an initial fee of €125 million and up to €15 million in performance-based add-ons. He signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2030. Bayern Munich had been the frontrunner for the player, and former officials expressed disappointment over the loss. Ultimately, Wirtz's conversations with Liverpool's manager influenced his decision, believing he would thrive in the number 10 role.
"Generally speaking, I think it's a pity. We've always had the philosophy that the best German players should play for FC Bayern. We gave it our all; in this case, no one made a mistake. It's Florian's decision - and we have to accept it."
Conversations with manager Arne Slot had a lot to do with Wirtz choosing Liverpool over Bayern, especially knowing that he'll be solidified in the number 10 role there.
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