Former Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expressed disappointment over Wirtz's decision to leave Germany. According to Rummenigge, Bayern Munich had tried everything to keep Wirtz, who remains one of the best young German players.

"It's a shame, as we always believed that the best German players should play for Bayern Munich," Rummenigge said. As an advisor to the club, Rummenigge acknowledged that Wirtz's decision was ultimately his own, and that Bayern had to accept it.