Reactions to Wirtz change
“An unpleasant surprise” for FC Bayern
21.06.2025 – 07:14 a.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Florian Wirtz changes to Liverpool FC. British media becomes clear as a record transfer – and FC Bayern has to tolerate a top. The presses at a glance.
On Friday it was officially speculated for weeks: Florian Wirtz is now part of Liverpool FC and will play in the Premier League in the “Reds” jersey. The international press also comments on this.
“Talk Sport”: “With Wirtz, the Premier League is called the Bundesliga player of the 2023/24 season and Germany’s new lucky charm. With the ability to play on various positions on the offensive, including as a striker, Wirtz has developed into one of the greatest young talents of football and was hunted by FC Bayern.”
“The Guardian”: “If the charm offensive of Bayern Munich really gets going, only a few players are immune to it. As months of public flattering and expressions of interest of the Munich team, the master celebration of the record champions on Marienplatz and the departure of Xabi Alonso near Bayer Leverkusen believed that the whole German football blows from where the wind is blowing.
Therefore, it is an unpleasant surprise for the Munich team that the red jersey, which Wirtz now holds in front of the camera, is not yours, but that of Liverpool, which has committed him in a transfer that could set a British record of £ 116 million. No doubt: This is a real coup for the Premier League master. “
“The Independent”: “Wirtz smashes Liverpool’s previous record transfer and will also scratch the British record if all conditions for the additional payments are fulfilled. The highly praised midfielder had also aroused the interest of Bayern Munich, but informed the German champion that he wanted to switch to Liverpool, and had an agreement three weeks ago.
“Marca”: “The soap opera Florian Wirtz is in the end. It looked like he was going to Bavaria, he was associated with Real Madrid by Xabi Alonso, he even met Manchester City … Now he changes from the Bayarena to Aufield.”
“Mundo Deportivo”: “It was an open secret and now it is official: Florian Wirtz is the new Liverpool player.”
“Cadena ser”: “Arne Slot makes a galactic transfer perfect to repeat the Premier League triumph this season.”
“La Gazzetta Dello Sport”: “The change is here!”