Wirtz has been the main topic of the 2025-26 summer transfer window thus far, with the Bayer Leverkusen ace turning down a move to Bayern Munich in the process.

This transfer strategy has proved rather effective over the last few years, with Bayern being the most dominant team in the league by some distance.

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Speaking to the CF Bayern Insider website, Christian Falk shared why Wirtz rejected Bayern, and he also gave an insight into how much he could be set to earn at Liverpool.

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“It was a hard punch for the Bayern bosses to miss out on Florian Wirtz,” he said.

But it’s the first time that a German player decided against Bayern.”

“They were interested, and I think this is really, really hard for Bayern Munich.

“It’s disappointing to hear that it wasn’t even a question of money; it’s said that Wirtz will earn €20m-22m per annum at Liverpool.

“Bayern offered more – they would have paid about €24m – so, this is doubly hard for FC Bayern to accept.”

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The fact that Wirtz is already highly regarded as one of the best number 10s in the world is nothing short of spectacular.

Wirtz is still only 22 years old and has set the Bundesliga alight this term while also being one of Bayer Leverkusen’s most important players.

GamesGoalsAssists451615The 2024-25 season of Florian Wirtz in numbers.

His former teammate Jeremie Frimpong has already moved to Liverpool, with the duo likely looking forward to linking up with one another again next term.