Florian Wirtz to Liverpool FC: Traveler with a huge backpack

Florian Wirtz changes from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool FC for a lot of money. A new world with huge expectations are waiting for the 22-year-old.

For weeks, Florian Wirtz himself was only one of the millions of readers who were provided with countless reports about his future every day. The German international had not commented on whether he would stay with Bayer Leverkusen whether he agreed with FC Bayern Munich or whether he canceled the record champions to switch to Liverpool FC.

Only once did Wirtz spoke throughout the saga after reporting that he claimed the number 10 at the “Reds” that the Argentine world champion Alexis Mac Allister actually bears. In an Instagram story, Wirtz wrote in English: “Who says that I want the 10? I respect players. Don’t believe everything that is written.” There was also a clown emoji.

FC Bayern couldn’t give Wirtz what he needed

However, this Dementi was also considered a confirmation of what had already been reported: Wirtz chose Liverpool. And with it against FC Bayern, which should also have to do with the fact that he is clearly planned in the tens of position at the “Reds”, while there were no clear prospects in Munich. Because with Jamal Musiala his congenial DFB partner, but also a similar type of player is the great hope of the future.

Bavaria would have liked to attack the European top with Musiala and Wirtz. “It was clear that the whole club communicated that the player is outstanding. And that we could have imagined very well that he switched to Bayern. In the first step, people say ‘crap’. But one door goes, another goes up “said FCB sports director Max Eberl about the burst transfer. “I don’t even know if we could have paid this price that Liverpool now apparently had to pay.”

Wirtz for the first time in a heated environment with media pressure

The club has not announced the transfer fee. According to media reports, the base revenue that the English master pays moves somewhere between 115 and 125 million euros. Bonus payments, for example in the case of titles, could become 150 million euros. Wirtz could lead to the third -tax transfer of the history of professional football. What looks like a great honor and award is primarily the license for the expectations that are difficult to fulfill.

Wirtz will get to know a new league, live in another country for the first time, he is still in development at the age of 22 despite all the class and always played in Leverkusen in an environment that is not comparable to the emotional heat at top clubs such as Munich or Liverpool. In view of the sum, no adaptation problems should be granted to him, especially the press should not forgive weak services. In Leverkusen, he was largely calm under the Bayer Cross.

Kai Havertz had difficult years in England

Kai Havertz also felt this in every hardness, who was the most expensive German player so far and also dared to jump from Leverkusen to the Premier League. After his 80 million euro change to Chelsea five years ago, the 26-year-old initially had big problems-especially physically, he took a long time to get used to the robust style of play.

Havertz had his big moment in the first season when he scored the decisive goal for the title against Manchester City (1-0) in the final of the Champions League – but that did not change anything against him. In three seasons, Havertz near Chelsea only came to 48 goal participations in 139 competitive games – too little for an offensive player who cost so much money.

Accordingly, the verdict was correspondingly malicious when Arsenal FC bought it for 75 million euros in 2023. The portal “The Athletic” carried out a survey among consultants who chose the Havertz deal for the worst of the summer. In the media, Chelsea was partially congratulated and judged for the sale: “Havertz could become a colossal waste of money.”

Arne slot and strong teammates give Wirtz security

But Havertz started, was again the top player under Mikel Areteta, whom he had been to Germany when he said goodbye. This continuity needed the coaching position and a coach that gives his player trust. In this respect, Wirtz has an advantage in comparison because Arne Slot was one of the main convincers in the conversations. The master coach and successor to Jürgen Klopp showed his star newcomer what a leading role he should take on.

This role fits perfectly into the player profile, which Wirtz attributes itself. He will be the free spirit in the center. Surrounded by outstanding players who keep his back freely, combine with him, use his templates or enable goals. Ryan Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Co. did not give the competition in England a chance last season, with Wirtz the “Reds” offensive is to get even better.

Wirtz is supposed to wear Liverpool, but can take breaks

The class of colleagues also benefits the ex-Leverkusener because he can take his breaks in this way, not everything is waiting for his actions. Wirtz can continue to grow in the middle of many outstanding players, but given the incredible transfer fee, it will never be the case that he can only swim with the current. Wirtz demands that in the event of success, it has a responsibility that he must have a recognizable influence on Liverpool. The chance for him is great, but the fall height is even greater.

Havertz is a warning example that top performances in the Premier League are not inevitable despite all the predispositions and outstanding performances in the Bundesliga. Wirtz also has to adapt, it will also have to become physically robust, one or the other kilogram of muscle mass. This is also necessary to be able to carry the huge backpack with which he travels to Liverpool.