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Florian Wirtz's father on Liverpool transfer

Florian Wirtz's father, Hans-Joachim, who also acts as the German star's agent, has been speaking to Der Spiegel about their choice to sign for Liverpool over Bayern Munich earlier this summer.

He said...

"Several clubs were interested, but in the end, Bayern and Liverpool were the only serious contenders.

"I couldn't make any promises because Florian ultimately makes the decision.

The situation with Bayern was difficult because Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge made an incredible effort and also clearly analyzed the sporting possibilities.

"We had spoken [with Hoeneß] several times before, so he was as objective and fair as I had come to know him.

Florian saw the move abroad as a new personal and sporting challenge and therefore chose Liverpool FC.

Arne Slot was able to convince Florian on a sporting level.

Plus, Florian is now at a good age to move abroad.

Once you have a family, you are no longer as independent.

"Vincent Kompany also had very good thoughts and ideas about how he wanted to integrate Florian into the Bayern Munich team.