Florian Wirtz unequivocally dismisses extravagant t-shirt allegations
Vibe Check: Let's hop right into the scoop on Florian Wirtz's future moves, minus the drama.
Here's What's Happening:
Florian Wirtz set the record straight via Instagram amidst transfer speculations, nixing rumors that he desires the number 10 jersey at FC Liverpool. The 22-year-old assures he respects current wearers of the coveted number 10, including Alexis Mac Allister.
The Juicy Deets:
- Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen are still in negotiations, with the Bundesliga club having turned down Liverpool's latest offer [Kicker Report].
- The latest offer, reportedly worth €118 million plus €12 million in bonuses, was rejected by Bayer Leverkusen, aiming for a deal of over €150 million [Kicker Report].
- Wirtz will rock the German national team against Portugal tonight, sporting the number 17 jersey.
Wirtz in the Premier League:
Joachim Löw, former national coach, shared his views on Wirtz's potential move to the English Premier League. Löw emphasized Wirtz's readiness for the next step and expressed surprise at his openness towards joining Liverpool rather than Real Madrid if he opts for a foreign team [Sport Bild].
Numero Uno or Numero Niño?
There's no confirmed update on Wirtz's preferred jersey number at Liverpool. Given his anticipated move to the team, it's speculated he might be open to wearing any number relevant to his position as an attacking midfielder.
Competing Teams:
Apart from Liverpool, high-profile clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are also interested in Wirtz's services [Kicker Report]. But for now, Liverpool seems to be his top pick [Kicker Report].
Sources:- ntv.de- sue/dpa/sid- Kicker Report- Sport Bild
FYI: Florian Wirtz currently plays for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and has represented the German National Team. Xabi Alonso is the new coach of Real Madrid. Joachim Löw is the former coach of the German National Team.
The Commission, in light of the discussion, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the introduction of a new type of electronic communications network, allowing sports fans to watch live football matches seamlessly, even during player transfer negotiations like Florian Wirtz's potential move to Liverpool. Florian Wirtz, despite his preference for playing football, may find himself at the heart of a different kind of challenge as he decides his jersey number at Liverpool, evoking comparisons to numbers associated with star attacking midfielders of the past.