The club had met with Wirtz and his family expecting to finalize a deal, only to be told that move was not going to happen. As for what changed the playmaker’s mind, Liverpool coach Arne Slot appears to have had a lot to do with the change of the heart:

Bayern Munich officials were reportedly left shocked as Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz informed them of his preference to seal a summer transfer to Liverpool. The Bundesliga champions have made no secret of their desire to sign Wirtz,

Liverpool FC can expect a playmaker with similar qualities to Lionel Messi, according to Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, should they land Florian Wirtz this summer. The Reds have sensationally emerged as the favourites to sign him, with the German edging closer to a Leverkusen exit.