Football Legend Karl-Heinz
German football icon Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has openly expressed his disappointment following Florian Wirtz’s high-profile transfer to Liverpool, bypassing the opportunity to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
Florian Wirtz Liverpool Transfer Fee Breaks British Record
The 21-year-old playmaker officially signed with Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen this Friday in a deal reportedly worth up to £125 million – setting a new transfer record in British football history.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Says Top German Players Should Stay in Bundesliga
Rummenigge, who still holds an advisory role at Bayern Munich, lamented the decision, stating that Bayern has long followed a tradition of retaining the country’s elite talents. “We have always believed that the best German players belong at FC Bayern,” he told De Welt.
Bayern Munich Tried Everything to Sign Wirtz, Says Club Insider
Despite the club’s strong efforts to secure the young midfielder, Rummenigge clarified that no mistakes were made during the negotiation process. “We did our best in this case. Ultimately, the decision was Florian’s – and we must respect that,” he added.