DFB star after mega change
So Wirtz ran the first public game for Liverpool
07/26/2025 – 4:55 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
For the first time, the former Leverkusener ran in front of an audience in the jersey of the English master. It was a short appearance.
Florian Wirtz has completed his first public appearance for Liverpool FC. In the 2: 4 in the test game against AC Milan, the record access showed some remarkable actions, but remained without direct goal participation.
The former Leverkusener was called up as a central offensive force, but was replaced at the break. The 22-year-old had already celebrated his debut against Stoke City a week ago. According to media reports, the transfer fee for Wirtz, including possible bonus payments, can increase to up to 150 million euros – more than ever for a German football professional.
Luis Díaz was not in the squad against Milan. “He was not there today because of the speculation about his future,” confirmed Liverpool coach Arne Slot after the game. The offensive player has been the change goal of FC Bayern for weeks. Despite an apparently expressed desire to change, Liverpool had declared that he did not want to give up the 28-year-old Colombian. According to the broadcaster Sky, talks with the Munich club should still run. Accordingly, a new offer was recently made.
New signing Hugo Ekitiké was also not used. The attacker, who came from Eintracht Frankfurt for up to 95 million euros, had only joined the team a few days earlier.
Rafael Leão (10th minute), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (52nd) and Noah Okafor double (59., 90.+4) met for Milan. Dominik Szoboszlai (26th) and Cody Gakpo (90.+3) scored the goals for Liverpool.