Lothar Matthaus has claimed that Florian Wirtz is taking up a big challenge by moving to Liverpool. Didi Hamann added that the Reds blew away Bayern Munich in their negotiations with the German star.
Speaking with Sky Germany, the German legend confirmed that Wirtsz was set to join Liverpool. Matthaus was proud of the German star’s decision to join and stated that he was ready to challenge himself in the Premier League, and said via GOAL:
Hamann added that Liverpool were a big club and Wirtz’s family was also impressed with the Reds. He continued that Bayern Munich were in talks for a long time, but the Premier League champions blew them away and said:
Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly discussing the fee after personal terms were sorted. Manchester City were also interested in the midfielder but have opted out of the race.
Lothar Matthaus believes Florian Wirtz rejected Bayern Munich because he had competition from Jamal Musiala in his position. He added that the German was unwilling to share his position and told Sky Germany via GOAL:
Germany men’s national team coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed that he has helped Wirtz make a decision and told Sky Sports:
Real Madrid were also linked with Florian Wirtz because of Xabi Alonso. The manager has moved from Bayer Leverkusen to Santiago Bernabeu as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement.
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