Setting the Record Straight: Florian Wirtz's Take on Liverpool Rumors
Florian Wirtz refutes allegations surrounding his embellished t-shirt blatantly
Amidst the buzz surrounding potential talks with FC Liverpool, Germany's rising star Florian Wirtz has cleared up speculation over his supposed desire for the club's iconic jersey number 10. The 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, currently wearing that number for the Bundesliga side, took to Instagram to quash the rumors. "Stop all the 'I want the 10' talk," Wirtz wrote, emphasizing his respect for players and urging fans not to believe everything they read. He ended his post with a humorous clown face emoji.
While Sky Sports had earlier reported that discussions with the English champions might have covered Wirtz's wish to wear the number 10, currently donned by Argentine World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, the young midfielder's recent social media post has put a stop to the gossip.
Liverpool's Relentless Pursuit and Bayer Leverkusen's Demand
As the saga unfolds, Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are yet to reach an agreement on Wirtz's transfer. According to reports, Leverkusen rebuffed Liverpool's second offer, which was said to involve a fixed sum of €118 million plus €12 million in bonuses[5]. In their initial negotiations, Liverpool offered €100 million plus an additional €15 million in bonuses[6]. The Leverkusen brass, whose expectations for Wirtz's value reportedly extend beyond the €150 million publicly announced by managing director Fernando Carro[7], is pushing for a higher price tag.
With Wirtz set to play tonight for Germany in the Nations League semi-final against Portugal (9 PM/ ZDF, Dazn and live ticker on ntv.de), his jersey number of 17 reflects a situation rather different from the much-discussed number 10.
The Upshot: The Future Awaits
The ongoing transfer negotiations face complexities, including valuation and bonus structure discussions. However, optimism remains high that the deal will eventually materialize. Meanwhile, Joachim Löw, the former national coach, has expressed his conviction that Wirtz will thrive wherever he goes, including Liverpool, despite the intricacies surrounding his preferred jersey number.
Sources: ntv.de, sue/dpa/sid
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- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the introduction of a new type of electronic communications network, while the ongoing transfer negotiations between Florian Wirtz, FC Liverpool, and Bayer Leverkusen continue to complexify, with an differences in opinions on the value of the midfielder, and Wirtz currently wearing the jersey number 17 for Germany in the Nations League semi-final against Portugal.
- Despite the speculation surrounding the potential transfer of Florian Wirtz to FC Liverpool, the young midfielder's recent social media post has put a stop to the gossip about his supposed desire for the club's iconic jersey number 10, and former national coach, Joachim Löw, has expressed his conviction that Wirtz will thrive wherever he goes, regardless of the jersey number he chooses.
