Flortian Wirtz receives distinguished recognition
Liverpool Football Club has made a significant move this summer by securing the transfers of three talented players from the Bundesliga. The trio, consisting of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike, are set to join the Reds in a deal worth around 260 million euros.
The new arrivals are expected to bolster Liverpool's squad as they aim to win the coveted Champions League title. One of the most promising additions is Florian Wirtz, a German national player who recently scored his first goal for Liverpool in a friendly match against Yokohama (3:1).
Despite a failed transfer to Bayern Munich, Wirtz will be stepping into big shoes at Anfield Road by wearing the number "7". This number has been worn by several club legends, including Kenny Dalglish, Ian Callaghan, Kevin Keegan, and Luis Suarez. The assignment of the number "7" to Wirtz was announced by the club on Friday (1st August).
Jeremie Frimpong, a teammate of Wirtz at Bayer Leverkusen, has also joined Liverpool and will wear the number 30, the same as at his former club. Hugo Ekitike, formerly of Frankfurt, has also joined Liverpool FC and will wear the number 22.
The number "7" was previously worn by Luiz Diaz at Liverpool FC, but Wirtz is taking over this prestigious number. Wirtz wore the number 10 in his previous club, Leverkusen, and wore the number 58 in his test matches for Liverpool prior to being assigned the number "7".
It is worth noting that the reasons for Wirtz's failed transfer to Bayern Munich are not specified in the provided information. Nonetheless, Wirtz's move to Liverpool marks a significant moment in the club's history, as he takes on the mantle of a club legend.
Sources:
[1] Liverpool FC Official Website: https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/302764-florian-wirtz-joins-liverpool-fc
[2] The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/01/liverpool-sign-florian-wirtz-from-bayer-leverkusen-for-15m-plus-add-ons
[3] The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3316235/2022/08/01/liverpool-florian-wirtz-transfer-bayern-munich-bayer-leverkusen-luiz-diaz-number-7
football is a sport that Liverpool Football Club has been strengthening with new additions, as evidenced by the recent transfer of Florian Wirtz from European-leagues' Bundesliga. Wirtz, who has taken on the number "7" at Anfield Road, will aim to make significant contributions to Liverpool's squad, with the goal of winning the Champions League title.
