Pep uncertainty convinced Wirtz
Instead it’s claimed by SPORTBILD that uncertainty over Pep Guardiola’s future convinced Wirtz to avoid the Etihad.
The Man City boss signed a new two-year extension last season, taking his term at the club to 2027, but Wirtz wanted to know what lay in store beyond that time.
As City were unable to say for certain, he was turned off the idea and that’s when Liverpool’s chase for the No10 began to solidify.
“Manchester City fell out of the race after Pep Guardiola couldn't give Wirtz a clear answer on how long he planned to stay at the club, weakening their pitch,” a report reads.
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Wirtz is under contract at Leverkusen until 2027, with club bosses demanding top dollar for their star attraction this summer. Let’s hope this one heads for a swift resolution and Arne Slot can plot the new era with Wirtz as his centrepiece.