Liverpool are advancing to the final stages of a sensational deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen after a complicated race. Now, yes, the deal is very close with all parties involved expecting to get the agreement done.
The crucial step of this story took place on Friday morning, when Florian Wirtz and his family informed Liverpool of their decision to commit to Arne Slot’s project and play at Anfield as the next step in the player’s career.
It was a key moment to change the feeling at FC Bayern, where the German club's management always felt for more than three months that they were clear favorites to sign Wirtz this summer. That’s no longer the case, as Bayern were also informed by Wirtz about his plans to join Liverpool.
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Hughes and Slot played a key role in the deal
Florian Wirtz during a pre-match warm-up with Bayer Leverkusen
It’s a big disappointment for Bayern as sources describe the club as “sad” to miss out on their main mission of the summer, getting Florian Wirtz and re-uniting the national team’s dream couple of Musiala and Wirtz at the Allianz Arena.
It won’t happen despite Bayern's efforts, and Manchester City are also out of the race as they decided to leave conversations on Monday after believing the package was too expensive. There was also a feeling that Liverpool was going to be the favourite destination for Wirtz.
What made the difference? Liverpool have been very clear and strong on their position when they met Wirtz’s family and representatives. 'Take your time, decide when you want, but we are ready from a financial and sporting point of view'. This was the message from Liverpool, with director Richard Hughes fully involved in this deal to advance it in the best way possible.
Arne Slot also had a crucial role in this story, as he spoke to Florian Wirtz personally to present the project and show his vision from a tactical point of view, but also a human one, as he considers Wirtz one of the best players in the world and still with a big potential - Slot pointed at the intention to win big titles together in the upcoming years.
Liverpool Will Pay 'More Than €100m' for Wirtz
Negotiations with Leverkusen are underway
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Wirtz appreciated Liverpool’s ambition and the agreement on personal terms is done - the contract is not an issue with Florian keen on the move and the two clubs are now in direct contact to reach an agreement on the transfer fee.
Florian Wirtz Statistics 2024-25
It will be more than €100m for sure, sources close to the German club confirm. Negotiations are underway with a clear intention on Liverpool's side; it must be a quick deal, don’t take too much time or surprises could happen.
That’s why the Reds want to be fast, very fast, and bring Florian Wirtz to Anfield as soon as possible.
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