The German has definitely not delivered at the expected level at Anfield.
Liverpool have decided to close the exit door for Florian Wirtz, despite the fact that the German has not performed at the expected level since arriving at Anfield – amid interest from several clubs looking to sign him.
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The IAnfield board will not negotiate a transfer for the German international from Bayer Leverkusen, and they reject any offer Bayern Munich might put on the table.
Andoni Iraola’s support for Florian Wirtz at Liverpool
Although the 23-year-old has not found stability in his first few months in the Premier League, coach Andoni Iraola retains confidence that the player can consolidate the team’s tactical set-up. The Basque coach considers the player a key piece in the offensive rotation throughout the 2026/27 season.
Liverpool’s club management is aware of the enquiries from the Bundesliga, who want to bring the attacking midfielder back to Germany in the January window. However, the player has expressed that he wants to stay in England to secure a place in the starting eleven.
Bayern Munich’s stance and timelines at Anfield
Bayern Munich continue to follow the development of the former Bayer Leverkusen player, with the intention of making a formal offer early next year. Despite expecting financial offers in January 2027, Liverpool’s institutional position is firm that the player should not be sold.
Wirtz’s support staff are working to adapt his performance to the pace of the English competition, ruling out both a short-term loan and a sale following the investment made in his contract in last summer’s transfer window. Liverpool’s sporting commission will inform Bayern’s intermediaries of its refusal to enter into contract discussions before the market opens.
Iraola’s coaching staff will continue to work to bring out the best in Florian Wirtz, who is valued as the club’s most important asset for the future. Will we see the German’s best performance at Anfield? “Which is actually the job of a coaching staff.
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