Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoynes is aiming for Newcastle over transfer spending, blaming the magpie for playing “Monopoly” in the summer market. He also declared the window a victory for the German giants despite missing out on Florian Whartz. The latter joined Liverpool in a potential deal worth £166 million after Bayern and Real Madrid showed interest in the early summer.
Wirtz was turning his head at Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen’s performance. Last season, he scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists in all competitions. Hoenes confessed that Bayern is a 22-year-old fan, but he admitted they are growing in Liverpool’s financial muscles.
“We are very pleased with FC Bayern,” Hoenes told the German media. “We’re the real winners of the summer transfer window. We had a strong team and we didn’t need to bolster that. Of course, we wanted to have Florian Wirtz, but we never bought him for 150 million euros (£130 million).”
Liverpool wasn’t the only one to surpass Bayern due to its summer goal. Wirtz’s fellow German International Nick Urtemad, despite his previous suggestion for him to move to the Arena in Allianz, ends up in Newcastle, and after they blow the Bavarians out of the water, Hoenes aims for the magpie.
“We provided Nick Ultemed with 55 million euros (£47.7 million), while Stuttgart wanted 75 million euros (£65 million),” he said.
“In the end, he went to Newcastle for 90 million euros (£78 million). What Newcastle is doing has nothing to do with football. It’s like a monopoly these days.”
Despite missing Wirtz, Bayern Munich strengthened his team with several senior signatures during the summer transfer period. Lewis Diaz and Jonathan Tah were signed into a permanent deal, while Nicholas Jackson was loaned out from Chelsea.
The Vincent Kompany team jumped out about £75 million on both permanent and loan agreements, recovering similar amounts through player sales. Mathys Tel moved to Tottenham Hotspur after the loan spell.
Since his summer transfer, Wirtz has been featured in all three of Liverpool’s league matches, but has yet to score or support. However, he is experiencing the freedom given to him by his manager, Arne Slot.
“I came here to play the best football because I thought I could fit this team,” he said before the new season.
“I really enjoy the first few weeks. I enjoy playing with these players. It’s getting a little better each time and I’m happy how it’s going.
“I think I’m a player who needs freedom on the pitch. The manager gives it to me. Of course I have to respect the position I’m in and the players around me, but I try to do my best on the pitch and find the right place.
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