The direct influence of Liverpool manager Arne Slot, rather than any financial incentive, was a key factor behind Florian Wirtz’s decision to snub Bayern Munich this summer, the player’s father has revealed.
After deciding to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the turn of the year, Wirtz found himself at the epicentre of a fierce transfer tussle. Real Madrid and Manchester City were tipped to be following the prolific playmaker, although the battle ultimately came down to a straight shootout between the champions of England and Germany.
