Germany men’s national team coach Julian Nagelsmann weighed in on Friday’s bombshell news that superstar attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz had rejected a move to Germany Rekordmeister Bayern Munich in favor of Premier League giants Liverpool FC.

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann believes Florian Wirtz’s potential move to Liverpool would be a ‘very good step’ for the Bayer Leverkusen star. The Reds were crowned Premier League champions at the end of April with Arne Slot’s men winning the title at a canter in the Dutchman’s first season at the club.

As previously reported by the ECHO, Liverpool have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen to kickstart a blockbuster deal for Florian Wirtz this summer

Florian Wirtz has been in discussion with German national team boss Julian Nagelsmann over a transfer to Liverpool

News broke this morning that Liverpool FC had suddenly pulled ahead in the race for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Germany men’s national team star Florian Wirtz — at Bayern Munich’s expense. Now, the mega-transfer — Leverkusen has reportedly been holding out for some €150M — is looking close to happening.

Liverpool have spared no expense in their agreement with Florian Wirtz after details began to filter through, and when the Reds expect to seal the deal with Bayer Leverkusen has also come to light.

Florian Wirtz has said yes to a move to Liverpool with the Premier League champions prepared to offer one of their players in return as part of the deal with Bayer Leverkusen. 22-year-old Wirtz is one of the most-sought after players in Europe with the Reds sensationally emerging as the front-runners to secure his signature on Friday.

Völler thinks staying with Leverkusen would have been the better option for Wirtz as opposed to going to Liverpool or Bayern Munich.