According to journalist Romano, when Rummenigge was asked whether Bayern Munich could still sign Wirtz in the future, he expressed uncertainty, emphasizing that the key question was whether Wirtz was happy at Liverpool. He also expressed surprise at Wirtz's struggles at the club, noting that Liverpool was his choice because manager Arne Slot promised him the No. 10 position.

"I don't know. The question is whether Wirtz is happy at Liverpool. I cannot judge that."

He added: "We were in contact with his father and mother for a while. Then they decided to go another way, and we respect that decision."

Rummenigge told AZ: "Am I surprised to see Wirtz struggling at Liverpool? Yes. The impression we had at the time was that he chose Liverpool because Slot promised him the No. 10 position. That was a significant factor in his decision to join Liverpool. Economically, there wasn't much difference. He made his own decision, and we accepted it."

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