No Truck on Wirtz's Number 10 Wish: The German Star Sets Records Straight
Florian Wirtz debunks excessively exaggerated T-shirt claims unequivocally
Football whiz Florian Wirtz, currently soaring as the top German talent, has squashed rumors circulating about him favouring jersey number 10 at Liverpool. Putting an emphatic full stop to the speculation, this 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder took to Instagram toCorrect the misconceptions.
"What's the word on me wanting the number 10?" Wirtz wrote in an Instagram Story, breaking the earthy charm of his post with a cheeky clown face emoji. "I respect players," he added, followed by a statement of caution, "Don't believe everything that's written." The current hallmarker of Leverkusen's jersey number 10 negates the reports in Sky claiming that the English champions had crossed paths with the young German regarding his possible wish to don the notoriously significant number 10 currently worn by Alexis Mac Allister.
A Sizzling Saga: Liverpool & Bayer Leverkusen in Transfer Tango
The waltz between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen over Wirtz still seems unresolved. A recent report by "Kicker" revealed that Bayer even declined the second offer made by the Reds. The alleged terms, a fixed amount of 118 million euros with additional 12 million in bonuses[1], exceeded the first offer which reportedly stood at 100 million euros plus 15 million euros in added incentives[2]. The Bayer honchos seem to have their eyes set on a price tag surpassing the 150 million euros previously mentioned by general manager Fernando Carro as the minumum amount[1].
With the potential move still in the works, Wirtz continues to dominate the pitch, donning his usual number 17 for the German National Team. He will be suiting up tonight in Munich against Portugal in the Nations League semi-final (9 pm/ZDF, Dazn, and in the ntv.de live ticker)[1]).
Löw's Perplexed Perspective on Wirtz's Transfer
The impending transfer of Wirtz to the English Premier League still sparks curious discussions in the world of football. Former national coach Joachim Löw admitted his surprise, "Wirtz has no upper limit, he's definitely ready for the next step. I just thought he would choose Real Madrid if he goes abroad," Löw said to "Sport Bild"[4].
Löw remarked on the special connection between Wirtz and the new coach at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, who played a crucial role in Wirtz's development in Leverkusen. However, Löw affirmed that Wirtz would make a splash in Liverpool just as well and that the jersey number would be the least of his problems.
Sources:1. ntv.de, sue/dpa/sid2. ntv.de, DFL3. football.london4. sportbild.de
Football National Team
- German National Team
FC Liverpool
- FC Liverpool
Florian Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Bayer Leverkusen
Joachim Löw
- Joachim Löw
Xabi Alonso
- Xabi Alonso
The Commission, in light of the football-related speculations, could propose a new regulation on electronic communications networks to channel rumors more effectively. After putting persistent transfer rumors to rest, Florian Wirtz's focus remains on football, as he prepares for tonight's Nations League semi-final game against Portugal.
