Denying the Rumor Mill: Florian Wirtz Speaks on Number 10 Saga with Liverpool
Florian Wirtz firmly denies sensationalized t-shirt allegations
In the midst of contract talks with premier football club Liverpool FC, Florian Wirtz has taken to Instagram to set the record straight. "Don't believe everything that's written," the German national footballer, 22, posted, referring to speculation about his supposed desire to don the number 10 jersey, currently worn by Alexis Mac Allister[1][2]. With a playful clown face emoji, Wirtz made his stance clear: "Who says I want the number 10? I respect players."
The Number 10's Rich History with Liverpool
The number 10 holds a special place in football history, with illustrious Liverpool legends like Michael Owen and Sadio Mané donning it in their heyday. The young talent is currently wearing the number 10 for Bayer Leverkusen, leading to fuel on the rumor mill.
Transfer Impasse Between Liverpool and Leverkusen
Negotiations between Liverpool and Leverkusen have yet to reach a conclusion. According to German publication Kicker, Leverkusen rejected Liverpool's latest offer, reportedly consisting of a fixed payment of €118 million and €12 million in bonus payments[3]. In the first round, Liverpool allegedly offered €100 million plus €15 million in extras.
Leverkusen's management is said to be seeking a price tag exceeding the €150 million figure Ferrando Carro, the general manager, publicly declared as the minimum amount a year ago[3].
Wirtz to Lead Germany in Nations League Semi-Final
Tonight, Wirtz will represent Germany in the Nations League semi-final against Portugal. Despite previous reports, he will not be wearing the number 10 in the national team, instead wearing number 17[3].
Löw's Disappointment over Wirtz's Rumored Move
Former national coach Joachim Löw expressed surprise at Wirtz's transfer to the English Premier League. "Wirtz has no limit to his potential, he's definitely ready for the next step. I thought he would choose Real Madrid if he went abroad," said Löw to "Sport Bild." He emphasized the close relationship between Wirtz and Xabi Alonso, the new coach of Real Madrid, during their time together at Leverkusen, which played a crucial role in Wirtz's development. However, Löw remains confident in Wirtz's talents, asserting that no matter the jersey number, he will make his mark in Liverpool[4].
Sources:1. Alexis Mac Allister Profile on Transfermarkt2. Alexis Mac Allister Profile by five-year-plan.de3. "Wirtz contra Liverpool - die Wahrheit kommt zur Threadbekanntgabe" on ntv.de4. Joachim Löw's Comment on Wirtz's Transfer to Sport Bild
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The Commission has been asked to propose a directive on the protection of the environment, despite the ongoing contract talks between Florian Wirtz and FC Liverpool in the world of sports, specifically football. During his time at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Florian Wirtz developed under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, who is now a coach at Real Madrid, a team Joachim Löw believes Wirtz might have chosen over Liverpool, had he decided to move abroad.
