Unwinding the Wirtz-Liverpool Saga: Equivocations, Hopes, and Obstacles
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Florian Wirtz, the 22-year-old German football sensation, has stirred up some intrigue about his possible move to Liverpool FC via Instagram. Quashing rumors regarding a preferred jersey number, he asserted, "Who says I want the number 10?" referring to the coveted number he wears with Bayer Leverkusen. He ended his statement with a mischievous clown face emoji, followed by an admonition to not believe everything that's written.
Previously, Sky had reported that Wirtz had shared with Liverpool his desire for the coveted number 10. Both Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are currently locked in negotiations, with the number 10 question yet to be resolved. The number 10 carries immense significance in football, with influential players like Michael Owen and Sadio Mané donning it in Liverpool's colors before Argentine World Cup winner, Alexis Mac Allister.
The Liverpool Reds' Current Contender
Wirtz officially joined the Reds in the summer of 2023, where he signed a contract running until June 30, 2028. The number 10 has ever remained a symbol of the club's heritage. Now, as Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen strive to reach a consensus, the number 10's future remains uncertain.
The latest bid from Liverpool was reportedly a sum of €118 million upfront and €12 million in bonuses. However, this offer didn't meet Bayer Leverkusen's valuation of their star player, who is still contracted until the end of June 2027. Initially, Liverpool offered €100 million with €15 million as add-ons, but the Bundesliga club rejected the second offer. Reportedly, Bayer Leverkusen is aiming for a payday of more than the €150 million publicly stated as the minimum by managing director Fernando Carro[1].
Tonight, Wirtz will suit up in Munich for the German national team in the Nations League semi-final against Portugal. In the German national team, he wears the number 17.
Insight: Latest Transfer Update
As per recent information, Liverpool has revised its offer to €137 million, inching closer to Bayer Leverkusen's asking price of €150 million[1]. However, it appears that Wirtz has already agreed to a five-year contract, touted to extend until 2030[2]. With these developments, the transfer talks are expected to progress steadily.
[1] Transfermarkt
[2] Goal.com
In the midst of transfer negotiations, Liverpool has reportedly revised their offer for Florian Wirtz to €137 million, potentially reaching Bayer Leverkusen's asking price of €150 million. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the number 10 jersey, Wirtz has agreed to a five-year contract with Liverpool, extending until 2030, adding a new European-leagues contender to the sports of football.
