The father of Florian Wirtz says his son was convinced to sign for Liverpool due to the Reds manager Arne Slot’s impressive training philosophy.
Having initially looked like he was Bayern-bound, Wirtz instead chose Liverpool who paid a club-record fee that could rise to £116m.
Looking back on the negotiations, Writz’s father Hans-Joachim told Der Spiegel why the 22-year-old opted for Anfield over a stay in Germany.
“Arne Slot has impressed Florian on the pitch,” he said. “He’s also a very pleasant person.
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“Florian’s best coaches have always been those who gave him plenty of freedom. And those with the greatest empathy have also reached Florian. He finds the game in England interesting because it thrives on pace and dynamism.
“Arne Slot presented his playing philosophy, the team tactics in possession and pressing, and how Florian can develop his strengths in these areas. This made a decisive impression on Florian. The training conditions in Liverpool were also totally impressive.”
Wirtz Snr did reveal that conversations with Bayern chiefs progressed well but ultimately, the player’s dad and agent had to have a “very difficult” final call with Bayern Honorary President Uli Hoeness.
Liverpool are not done in the transfer market and look set to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike having been told Alexander Isak would not be leaving Newcastle this summer.
