Liverpool Fans Already Sold on Florian Wirtz Ahead of Anticipated Anfield Switch
Liverpool supporters have seemingly already made up their minds about Florian Wirtz, who is widely expected to join the club this summer.
Fresh off securing the Premier League title, Liverpool are wasting no time in the transfer market, with several major signings being targeted.
Just hours after former defender Trent Alexander-Arnold’s transfer to Real Madrid was announced, the Reds confirmed the arrival of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong. But their transfer activity isn’t stopping there.
Liverpool are now on course to sign Frimpong’s former teammate Florian Wirtz in a blockbuster deal reportedly valued at up to €150 million (£126m), which would break the club’s transfer record.
Ahead of the expected move, Liverpool fans tuned in to watch Wirtz in action for Germany during their Nations League semi-final against Portugal—and they were quick to voice their excitement over his performance.
While Wirtz’s exact role at Liverpool remains uncertain, he featured in Germany’s frontline on Wednesday, and his display in the first half alone drew glowing reviews across social media.
One fan remarked, “Mohamed Salah is going to love playing with Florian Wirtz,” while another quipped, “Not to overreact, but it’s time to start building the Wirtz statue.”
A third observer added, “Wirtz looks levels above everyone else. Smooth, sharp, and extremely effective. Portugal need to shut him down.”
Later in the half, fans also took notice of a challenge involving Wirtz that drew attention, as his boot made contact with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in a slightly contentious tackle.
Though neither Liverpool nor Bayer Leverkusen have officially confirmed the transfer, credible sources like Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg report that the deal is close.
Wirtz himself seemed to hint at the move on Tuesday evening, posting on social media to deny rumors that he had demanded the number 10 shirt upon his potential arrival at Anfield.