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Liverpool's New Sensation, Florian Wirtz, Gears Up for Debut
Get ready to see Florian Wirtz, the 22-year-old prodigy, don the iconic red jersey of FC Liverpool! In an exclusive interview on the Liverpool website, Wirtz shared his excitement, stating, "I can't wait to elevate my game alongside these footballing titans! You know, Liverpool's players are like steel beasts - behemoths of physicality and power!"
With Liverpool's official pre-season training slated to commence on July 7, Wirtz might step onto the pitch as early as July 13, in a friendly match against Preston North End.
Liverpool's Premier League Kickoff Approaches
Post-July, Liverpool will embark on a whirlwind tour of Asia. The Reds will face off against AC Milan in Hong Kong on July 26 and Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan on the 30th. Following these clashes, the title defenders will square off against Bournemouth on August 15 at Anfield Road, marking their inaugural Premier League match of the season.
Florian Wirtz officially became the most costly German footballer of all time when Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen finalized the deal on June 20, 2025. Reports suggest that the transfer fee could swell to a whopping 150 million euros, considering bonus payments[1].
The 'Kaiser of the Kop'
The transfer generated frenzy in the British media. "The Mirror" dubbed Wirtz as the "Kaiser of the Kop," a nod to the famous stand at Liverpool's stadium. The "London Standard" lauded the signing as a strong statement of intent for the club's title defense in the PL.
Even the English press couldn't help but poke fun at FC Bayern Munich, who also showed interest in Wirtz. The Guardian described the move as a "coup" for Liverpool and a "rough day" for Bayern. Though, it was hardly a surprise for Bayern – they'd known that Wirtz wasn't interested in Munich for at least a month[1].
"The Sun" predicted that Bayern had been given a major snub, left in the dust by Liverpool's impressive coup.
[1] Enrichment Data: Florian Wirtz signed for Liverpool on June 20, 2025. He will join pre-season training in July 2025. His Liverpool debut will most likely be in the 2025-26 season, probably from August 2025 onwards. There are no Liverpool matches involving Wirtz in July or August 2023, as he was still at Bayer Leverkusen then. This means Wirtz's competitive Liverpool debut and matches will come from the 2025 season forward, not in 2023.
Florian Wirtz, the new addition to Liverpool's squad, expressed his excitement to participate in European leagues, particularly the Premier League. Anticipation builds as Wirtz prepares to showcase his skills in football, competing alongside the renowned players of the Premier League.
