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Liverpool Commit to Developing Florian Wirtz as Bayern Interest Lingers

The club has opted to give its £116m signing time under Andoni Iraola to adapt rather than seek an early sale.

Overview

  • Liverpool have publicly signalled they will keep working with Wirtz and give him opportunities to find form under manager Andoni Iraola.
  • Sources on Tuesday reported renewed links to Bayern Munich but German journalist Christian Falk said there is no evidence Bayern are preparing an active bid.
  • Wirtz has produced modest numbers for Liverpool since his summer 2025 move, with roughly seven goals and 11 assists in 55 appearances and one assist in six outings this season.
  • Pundits are divided: Kevin Hatchard urged patience and warned the club not to sell, while Dietmar Hamann said a sale could become likely if performance does not improve.
  • The decision is complicated by his contract through 2030 and the £116m fee, which makes any transfer difficult and leaves Liverpool weighing development against financial and sporting risk.