Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has admitted he regretted Florian Wirtz joining Liverpool over Bayern Munich. Wirtz has
officially become a Liverpool player after joining from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial fee of €125 million, plus a further €15m in performance-related bonuses, and has signed a five-year contract. Bayern Munich appeared to
be the most likely destination for Wirtz in the past six or seven months, with the German himself keen on a move there.
For the better part of the past six to seven months, Bayern seemed like the natural, logical next step for Wirtz and the player himself indicated interest in making that leap. Former Bayern president Uli Hoeneß had been in routine contact with the player’s family to try to seal the deal and explain the plan that the club had for the 22-year old, but in the end, he decided to go to Liverpool. It’s been heavily suggested that 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.
Former Bayern president Uli Hoeness remained in contact with Wirtz’s family to try and close a deal and explain the club’s plans for the 22-year-old, but Wirtz ultimately opted for the Reds instead.
Talks with Arne Slot are believed to have played a big role in Wirtz’s decision to join Liverpool, as he would now be able to play as a regular No. 10 there.
“Overall, I think it’s a big shame. “Our club has a policy that the best German players should play for Bayern,” Rummenigge told แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ.
“We tried our best. In this case, no one is at fault. It was Florian’s decision. We have to accept it.”