The club had met with Wirtz and his family expecting to finalize a deal, only to be told that move was not going to happen. As for what changed the playmaker’s mind, Liverpool coach Arne Slot appears to have had a lot to do with the change of the heart:

Bayern Munich officials were reportedly left shocked as Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz informed them of his preference to seal a summer transfer to Liverpool. The Bundesliga champions have made no secret of their desire to sign Wirtz,

Liverpool are negotiating the signing of Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, with long-time admirers Bayern Munich admitting defeat in their bid to keep the 22-year-old in the B