Florian Wirtz Picks Liverpool Over Bayern and City – And His Reason Will Surprise You
Anfield just won the summer.
In what’s already being hailed as the blockbuster move of the transfer window, Florian Wirtz has chosen to sign with Liverpool, turning down heavyweight offers from Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
The 22-year-old German playmaker, fresh off a standout season with Bayer Leverkusen, has agreed personal terms with the Reds and is expected to be officially unveiled in the coming days.
But why Liverpool? Wirtz’s answer isn’t what most expected.
“Manchester City and Bayern Munich came with a good offer,” Wirtz reportedly said. “But I chose to join Arne Slot’s team because of this particular player. I don’t want anything that will jeopardize our friendship, and I hope I won’t regret my decisions later.”
While Wirtz didn’t name the player directly, insiders point to Dominik Szoboszlai — his longtime friend and fellow midfield magician. The pair have developed a close bond through years of youth international tournaments and professional admiration. That connection, it seems, has proven stronger than even Pep Guardiola’s or Bayern’s allure.
🔴 The New Midfield Order at Anfield
With Wirtz’s arrival imminent, Liverpool’s midfield suddenly looks like a dream setup. Wirtz, Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister — three dynamic, creative forces, each with elite football IQ and the ability to dominate games from central areas.
Fans are already losing their minds.
“CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS DANGEROUS TRIO OF DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI, MAC ALLISTER AND FLORIAN WIRTZ!” wrote one buzzing supporter on X (formerly Twitter).
🎯 A Clear Statement from Arne Slot
Since replacing Jürgen Klopp, Arne Slot has been clear in his vision: technical brilliance, high-intensity pressing, and intelligent possession football. Wirtz fits that system like a glove — and choosing Liverpool over Europe’s elite shows the strength of the project underway at Anfield.
If this is the start, Liverpool’s transfer window could go down as one of the most transformative in modern Premier League history.
🧩 The Final Piece of the Puzzle?
With attacking reinforcements like Jeremie Frimpong reportedly joining as well, and Kevin De Bruyne rumors swirling, Wirtz’s signature could be the final spark to reignite Liverpool’s domestic and European dominance.
One thing’s clear: Arne Slot didn’t come to rebuild.
He came to conquer.
