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Wilz s father reveals why his son gave Bayern to join the army: Slot impressed him on the competitive level

1:44am, 18 July 2025【Football】

July 17, Wilz's father Hans talked in detail about the process of his son's transfer to Liverpool, the reasons for making this decision, how Bayern convinced them and media reports.

■About which clubs are interested

"Several clubs are interested in Wierz, but in the end only Bayern and Liverpool are truly serious contenders."

■About Biography Report Wierz has reached an agreement with Bayern

"I can't make any promises because the final decision is in the hands of Wierz. Everything was still not determined at the time, and the situation with Bayern was more complicated, because Henes and Rummenigge did make great efforts and clearly analyzed Bayern's prospects in athletics."

■About his last conversation with Henes

"We have communicated many times before, so he is objective and fair like I know. Of course, he can't hide his disappointment. After all, he personally paid a lot for the transfer."

■Decision on Wiltz

"Wilz has his own feelings, and we understand and fully support him. We set a deadline, which is on the Thursday after the secret meeting with Liverpool. The three of us felt the same, so we made the decision to choose Liverpool together. Wiltz saw overseas as a new personal and professional challenge, so he chose Liverpool. We agree with this view. "

■Where is a decisive role in communication with Slott

" So to say. Slott successfully impressed Wilz on a competitive level. He is also a very friendly person himself, and Wilz's favorite coaches are often those who give him a lot of freedom and the most empathetic coaches. Wilz is interested in football in England because it is there to pay attention to rhythm and vitality. Slott demonstrates his tactical philosophy, ball control and oppression system and explains how Wilz plays his strengths in it, which impresses Wilz. Liverpool's training The conditions are also very impressive. And now is a good time for Wiltz to go abroad; once you have a family, you are not that free."

■About talks with Kompany and Bayern

"Kompani also had very good ideas and ideas about how to incorporate Wiltz into Bayern's roster. Ultimately, what influenced the decision was some subtle differences, mainly because of the differences in the two clubs' competitive level and the different roles they set for Wiltz. As for salary, there is almost no big difference between the two clubs. Again: Bayern really worked very hard, but in the end we have to make a decision."