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Eberl on Wirtz transfer: Bayern has to reorient itself!
Max Eberl from Bayern Munich comments on the rejection of Florian Wirtz, who is moving to Liverpool and being signed for 150 million euros.
Eberl on Wirtz transfer: Bayern has to reorient itself!
Florian Wirtz will not play for Bayern Munich next season. Max Eberl, the club's sporting director, recently commented that the talented midfielder has decided to move to Liverpool. Despite intensive discussions with the Munich team, the Reds' financial offer was ultimately decisive for Wirtz's decision. According to radiokoeln.de, Liverpool is expected to pay up to 150 million euros to Bayer Leverkusen, which exceeds the German record champions' financial possibilities.
“We couldn’t afford the amount Liverpool were willing to pay,” admitted Eberl. This suggests that Bayern Munich also needs to consider the reality of the current player transfer game - including the exorbitant market prices. Wirtz was not only a preferred candidate, but is also considered one of the best players in Germany - experts now estimate his market value at up to 150 million euros, making him one of the most valuable players in the Bundesliga. According to transfermarkt.de, the list of the most valuable players for the 2024/25 season has already been updated and the young German is at the top.
The disappointment over Wirtz’s decision
For Eberl and the entire Bayern team, Wirtz's rejection is a setback. “We could have easily imagined a move to Bayern,” said the sports director. But despite all the efforts and the involvement of board members like Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the disappointment remains noticeable. “We will have to reposition ourselves,” continued Eberl. This means that Bayern now have to put their heads together to find a replacement for the outstanding player.
As the market analysis shows, Wirtz is not only sought after because of his skills in the game. He is often compared to the likes of Philippe Coutinho in terms of his versatility and goalscoring ability. Ex-Liverpool striker Emile Heskey reiterated that Wirtz can act as both a number 10 and a false nine. With this flexibility, his value on the transfer market is difficult to estimate, with many experts estimating his value to be over €100 million.
Future strategies
The question remains how Bayern Munich will deal with the challenges of the transfer market in the future. Replacing wingers and creatives before the season represents a real challenge. The team will not only have to look around to compensate for Wirtz's departure, but also to rethink the previous business model. There are discussions about alternative options in the market to not only serve the short term but also remain competitive in the long term.
So you could say: It's now important to have a good hand and make the right decisions in order to be able to play at the top in the future. Because the season promises exciting developments, not only for Bayern Munich, but also for the entire Bundesliga.