Dispelling the Myth: Florian Wirtz Debunks LFC Jersey Number Rumors
Florian Wirtz unequivocally refutes exaggerated T-shirt speculations.
Football sensation, Florian Wirtz, sets the record straight about his rumored desire for the number 10 jersey at Liverpool FC. He's put the speculation to rest via Instagram, assuring fans he respects players and not to believe everything that's written[1]. Previously, reports suggested Wirtz had expressed a wish to wear the number 10, currently donned by Argentine World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister[4][5].
A Iconic Number and a Bright Future
The number 10 holds a special significance in football, and Wirtz wears it proudly at hiscurrent club Bayer Leverkusen. Previous wearers of the number 10 include Liverpool legends, such as Michael Owen and Sadio Mané[2]. Wirtz joined the Reds in 2023, and his contract is set to expire in 2028[2].
Bargaining for the Bayer Star
Despite the ostensible desire to bring Wirtz to Liverpool, the two clubs have yet to reach an agreement. A "Kicker" report indicates that Bayer Leverkusen has turned down Liverpool’s second offer - a fixed sum of 118 million euros plus 12 million euros in bonuses[3]. The initial offer was 100 million euros plus 15 million euros in additional payments[3]. It appears the Bayer bosses are hoping for more than the 150 million euros publicly stated as the minimum price by the club's managing director[3].
Past Courtships and Misunderstandings
Former national coach, Joachim Löw, found the transfer talk surprising, stating that he believed Wirtz would join Real Madrid if he moved abroad[6]. Löw praised the rapport between Wirtz and Xabi Alonso, who is the new coach for Real Madrid. However, he expressed confidence in Wirtz's ability to succeed at Liverpool, dismissing the jersey number as the least of his concerns[6].
Sources:
[1] Sky - Florian Wirtz sets the record straight about an alleged wish regarding his potential future club FC Liverpool
[2] ntv.de - Bundesliga: Bayer wants more than 150 million euros for Florian Wirtz
[3] Kicker - Bayer Leverkusen rejects Liverpool's new offer for Florian Wirtz
[4] Transfermarket - Alexis Mac Allister
[5] Liverpool FC - First Team Squad
[6] Sport Bild - Joachim Löw doesn't understand the world anymore
The Commission could propose a regulation for a new type of electronic communications network, similar to the way Liverpool FC and Bayer Leverkusen negotiate for the transfer of sports stars like Florian Wirtz. Alexis Mac Allister, currently wearing the number 10 at Liverpool FC, may have been confused with a footballer in another context.
