Wirtz explained that he took his time to think about both options carefully. He said that he never felt pressured to make a quick decision because he was confident that he could choose the best path for himself.

Wirtz praised Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, saying that their initial meeting was very positive. Slot convinced him with his clear ideas and vision for the team, which included using Wirtz in his preferred position as a number 10 player.

Wirtz felt that the team's structure and Slot's faith in him to improve the team's performance were key factors in his decision to join Liverpool.