The reason why Florian Wirtz rejected City and signed with Liverpool 4t5i58

Florian Wirtz was very close to becoming a new player for Manchester City, but a key detail twisted the course of the negotiations: the lack of certainty about the future of Pep Guardiola. The young German talent, considered one of the gems in the market, prioritized working with the Catalan coach, and not receiving guarantees of his continuity after the summer of 2025, he decided to sign for Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champion under the command of Arne Slot.

The deal between Bayer Leverkusen and the Reds has been sealed with a historic figure. The Anfield team will pay a total of 116.5 million pounds, a transaction that sets a new record in the British market. The amount includes a fixed base of 100 million and a series of variables that could raise the cost by another 16.5 million.

Wirtz, only 21 years old, had been closely followed by several European giants, but his conditions pointed towards a clear and stable project. After the departure of Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool found in Slot a coach with an ambitious and coherent playing style, something that eventually seduced the attacking midfielder.

Manchester City opted for other gs due to Wirtz's refusal 3u2c6v

In contrast, at the Etihad, the lack of definition regarding Guardiola's future was decisive. Although City had the financial and sporting power to compete for his g, the uncertainty about the Spanish coach's cycle paused an operation that at times seemed on track. They ended up opting for three other gs like Rayan Aït-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rayan Cherki.

Wirtz's arrival in the Premier League promises to be one of the major moves of the summer. He is awaited at Anfield as the key piece to start a new era of success. Meanwhile, in Manchester, they wonder what would have happened if Pep had clearly said: "I'm staying."

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