Florian Wirtz It was one of the great bombings that this signing market has given. The star had great offers to leave the Bayer Leverkusen after two years at the highest level with Xabi Alonso and the Liverpool He threw the house out the window paying 150 million euros To take it to Anfield. A decision in which his father confirmed that there was never a formal offer of the Real Madrid.
In an interview for the magazine The mirror, He explained how his arrival at the 'Red' team was created after assessing the proposals he had on the table, among which he did not include the white team: «There were several clubs interested in Florian, but Only Bayern and Liverpool remained as serious options »declaró Hans-Joachim Wirtz.
The Bavarian team insisted through its honorary president, Uli Hoenebbut he decided not to go to Allianz Arena and leave the Bundesliga: «We had spoken several times beforeso it was as objective and just as I had never known. But, of course, could not hide his disappointment. After all, he had worked hard to get this transfer ».
Finally, Wirtz took the bags to join the set of Arne Slotwith which it has been impressed in the short time in the club: «He is a very pleasant person. Florian's best coaches have always been those who gave him a lot of freedom. And those with greater empathy have also arrived in Florian. It finds interesting English football because it is based on rhythm and dynamism, ”confessed the father.
«Arne presented his game philosophyteam tactics in possession and pressure, and how Florian can develop their strengths in these areas. This caused a great impression in Florian. Liverpool training conditions were also impressive»He added.
Wirtz, Xabi Alonso's prodigy
Wirtz managed to exploit all his talent when Xabi Alonso arrived at Bay Arena. He was appointed as orchestra and It became the cornerstone that made the bayer league champion and cup. A different player who fell in love with Tolosarra from the outset: «Es a gift for me as a coach. Messi is so good because he knows how and when he has to give the passes. It is not always about making the most beautiful movement, but the best and smarter. Florian can do it and that's why it is also so good, ”Xabi explained in a press conference.
Real Madrid prioritized other signings such as House, Arnold y Álvaro Carrerasletting a Wirtz pass that will face a new adventure in the Premier. His surroundings waited for Florentino Pérez to make the definitive movement, but that moment never came.
