It became clear why Florian Wirtz chose Sloty over Guardiola

The decision to part ways with Kevin De Bruyne has forced Manchester City to seriously look for a new leader. At the center of the search was one of the most promising young talents in European football - Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.

The 22-year-old German international has become the heart of not only his club but the entire Bundesliga this season. His precise passes, deadly dribbling and skillful control of the attack have won over many greats.

City's management saw Wirtz as the ideal candidate to replace De Bruyne and planned to add him to their squad. However, the player's decision was decided by an unexpected factor - the future of Pep Guardiola.

According to Bild, it is no coincidence that Wirtz, through his agent, first rejected Bayern Munich and then Manchester City. In fact, the player really wanted to play under Guardiola. However, the fact that the Spanish specialist's contract expires in the summer of 2027 and his words "that's it" changed Wirtz's mind.

Thus, Wirtz decided to build his future on a solid and strategically stable project. It was Liverpool that offered him this. Arne Slot, who took over the club after Jurgen Klopp, is not only introducing new lines, but also major changes in the philosophy of the game. Wirtz needs exactly this kind of renewal.

Currently, Florian Wirtz is carefully studying the offer from the "Merseysiders" and, according to information, he is on the verge of agreeing to the transfer. If this happens, Liverpool will have a new hero, and City will have to reconsider its plans.

In the world of football, every decision, every personal opinion can affect the fate of the entire club. In the case of Florian Wirtz, this is proven once again. Therefore, the new season's major transfer process is expected to bring even more interesting events to football fans.