Florian Wirtz Latest News
Florian Wirtz Latest News
Bayern Munich spent months chasing Florian Wirtz. They held talks, expressed their admiration, and looked certain to bring the young German star to Bavaria. Yet somehow, Liverpool beat them to the punch.
The fee? A record-breaking £116 million. The reaction in Germany? Confusion, frustration — and now, a very unexpected explanation.
In a move that caught fans off guard, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl has suggested that Wirtz’s desire for the No.10 shirt played a part in the failed transfer.
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At first glance, it sounds like a small detail. But according to Eberl, it mattered more than many assumed. So how did a simple shirt number become part of one of the biggest transfer races of the summer? That’s where the story gets interesting.
Speaking to SportBILD (via Sport Witness), Eberl said Bayern were “completely transparent” during talks and made it clear that Jamal Musiala already had dibs on the No.10.
He added: “Shirt numbers are an important topic for players.” It was an odd revelation — especially since Wirtz publicly denied wanting Liverpool’s No.10 on Instagram when similar rumors spread earlier in the summer.
Still, Bayern’s failed pursuit has become a hot topic again, and this latest angle only adds more fuel to the fire. Whether the shirt-number issue truly influenced Wirtz’s choice, or whether it’s simply Bayern’s way of softening the blow, remains open to debate.
A twist in the tale Bayern didn’t expect
While Eberl insists Bayern did everything right, the player chose Liverpool. The club’s project, the league challenge, and the chance to step outside Germany all reportedly appealed to him.
But the timing of Eberl’s comments makes many wonder whether Bayern are trying to reclaim control of the narrative after being beaten to one of Europe’s brightest talents.
Meanwhile, life at Liverpool has started slowly for Wirtz. The playmaker, known for magic in tight spaces, has struggled to find that same spark in the Premier League.
Thierry Henry recently suggested that Bundesliga stars often need time to adjust to England’s intensity. His comments sparked debate, but they highlighted Wirtz’s current challenge: adapting to a league where every yard is contested.
Florian Wirtz stats (2025–26 season so far)
Competition Games Minutes Goals Assists
Premier League 11 693 0 0
Champions League 4 342 0 2
Community Shield 1 84 0 1
What Anfield Home thinks?
Liverpool won this race because their project makes sense for a player like Wirtz — young, ambitious, and eager to grow. Shirt numbers don’t win titles, but vision does.
Bayern may point to small details, but the bigger picture is simple: Liverpool acted quicker, believed in the player, and offered him a new chapter. Now it’s up to Wirtz to show why the Reds were right to commit so heavily.