Florian Wirtz before switching to Liverpool: Cologne hopes for 7.5 million euros!

Florian Wirtz before switching to Liverpool: Cologne hopes for 7.5 million euros!

Köln, Deutschland - Florian Wirtz is about to switch to Liverpool FC, and the official announcement of the transfer is expected according to the Nations League. Bayer Leverkusen demands a transfer fee of 150 million euros, while Liverpool currently offers around 20 million euros less. Negotiations also include bonus payments that are supposed to be part of the deal. The increased interest of the Liverpool FC to Wirtz shows the potential of the young talent, which in 2020 moved from 1. FC Köln to Leverkusen for a small six -figure sum.

The topic of the change also has far -reaching financial implications for 1. FC Köln. The association, which has trained Wirtz, hopes for financial resources from the transfer. Since Wirtz changes according to the guidelines of the solidarity contribution, Cologne could receive a percentage of the transfer fee if they are recognized as a training association. This could mean around 7.5 million euros for Cologne, while the recognition of Leverkusen would only bring in 2 million euros. Cologne's President Werner Wolf has already announced that the club will do everything to maintain the funds due.

debate about the future change

According to reports, Wirtz is also discussed as a potential transfer candidate for FC Bayern Munich. Rüdiger Vollborn, a legend of Bayer Leverkusen, critically commented on a possible change of the talent to Bavaria and said: "I would blame him very much. He can go everywhere, but please not to Bayern Munich." Vollborn describes Wirtz as a "super kicker" and emphasizes that he embodies the special feeling of Leverkusen like no other.

On February 10th, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich meet in an important Bundesliga game in which Wirtz is the focus. The rumors about his switch to Bavaria could also heat the situation. Vollborn is convinced that the title fight remains exciting until the last match day and sees Leverkusen in a strong position.

The solidarity contribution in the focus

A central aspect of the transfer is the solidarity contribution that is due when a professional changes to a club of another country. According to the Transfermarkt guidelines, the associations that have contributed to the training of the player receive a percentage of the transfer fee. The clubs concerned are those in which the player played between his 12th and 23rd birthday.

The required sums and the associated negotiations are the focus of attention, both for Wirtz, who could prepare for a change, as well as for the clubs that hope for material support. The outcome of this matter is being pursued with tension because it could have significant financial effects for both Wirtz and for his training association.