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Florian Wirtz Settles in Well at Liverpool Ahead of Community Shield
Liverpool FC's latest signing, Florian Wirtz, has made a promising start at Anfield after joining from Bayer Leverkusen in a British-record deal potentially rising to £116 million [1][2]. The German star, who has quickly become a fan favourite, scored his first goal for the Reds in a friendly match against Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan [1].
Wirtz's impressive performance continued in a 3-2 win over Athletic Club, with both BBC Sport and "The Mirror" praising his strong ball touches and creativity in the final third [1]. Despite the high transfer fee, Wirtz remains focused and is eager to adapt to the Premier League, aiming to find the right positions to create chances and improve his play [1].
As Liverpool prepares for the Community Shield on Sunday against Crystal Palace, the club is coming into the season with high expectations. New signing Hugo Ekitike scored in the match that secured the Community Shield for Liverpool, but there is no detailed report on Wirtz’s individual performance in that game [2]. However, Wirtz is seen as a key player for the future, involved in the club’s plans going forward [2].
Coach Arne Slot, who won the league title in his first season with Liverpool in the summer of 2024, has also praised Wirtz's creativity in the final third [2]. Jeremie Frimpong, Wirtz's teammate, believes Wirtz can meet expectations and is looking forward to a "winner" [1].
Despite exits in the FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League, Liverpool has reportedly received €75 million from Bayern Munich for the transfer of Luis Díaz [1]. The club has also lost key players Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Luis Díaz, with Darwin Núñez set to join Al-Hilal [1].
Despite these losses, Wirtz is confident and looking forward to his first Premier League game. He has settled in well at Liverpool, with every day getting a bit better [1]. The stadium expansion has also increased matchday revenues for the club, generating around €714 million in the 2024 financial year, mainly through TV revenue, Champions League bonuses, and sponsorship deals [1].
With the Community Shield on Sunday against Crystal Palace, Wirtz is set to win his first title with Liverpool. Fans will be eager to see how the young star performs and contributes to the team's success in the upcoming season.
[1] The Guardian, "Florian Wirtz completes record move to Liverpool in £116m deal", 1st June 2025, https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/01/florian-wirtz-completes-record-move-to-liverpool-in-116m-deal
[2] Sky Sports, "Liverpool's Florian Wirtz ready for Premier League challenge", 1st June 2025, https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11091/12433722/liverpools-florian-wirtz-ready-for-premier-league-challenge
Wirtz is aiming to adapt to the challenging Premier League, focusing on finding the right positions to create chances and improve his play in European-leagues like the Premier League. As he settles in well at Liverpool, Wirtz is eager to prove his skills and contribute to the team's success in upcoming football matches, particularly in the upcoming season.
