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Florian Wirtz Prepares for Premier League Debut with Liverpool FC
Florian Wirtz, the German record signing of Liverpool FC, joined the club in June 2025 from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of up to £116 million. However, the young midfielder has not yet made his official Premier League debut for the Reds.
Wirtz has impressed early in preseason matches, showcasing his excellent actions and strong ball touches. He scored his first goal for Liverpool in a friendly against Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan and was loudly cheered by fans during his Anfield debut.
The 20-year-old has expressed his eagerness to adapt to the Premier League's different style and contribute goals and chances. "I'm ready for the island," Wirtz stated, referring to the Premier League.
Liverpool's Title Defense Ambitions
Liverpool is actively reinforcing the squad for the 2024-2025 title defense, investing heavily. The club spent close to £300 million this transfer window, signaling ambition to retain the Premier League crown. The integration of Wirtz, along with other key transfers like Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike, is expected to strengthen the squad under coach Arne Slot’s leadership.
Coach Slot, who won the championship in his first season with Liverpool in summer 2024, has expressed satisfaction with Wirtz's creativity in the final third. Jeremie Frimpong, another new signing, is confident that Wirtz can meet expectations, stating that he "thrives on pressure" and will be a "winner."
Despite the losses of Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Núñez to other clubs, Liverpool remains competitive. However, the team's prospects to defend the Premier League title in the 2024-2025 season are not yet confirmed, with the club exiting the FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League in the previous season.
Wirtz's Early Impressions and BBC Praise
Wirtz has quickly settled in at FC Liverpool, with every day getting a little better, according to his own statement. The BBC Sport has also praised Wirtz for his excellent actions and strong ball touches during the test match.
The Mirror praised Wirtz after his test win against Athletic Bilbao, stating that he cannot be taken off the ball. Wirtz himself stated that the big challenge for him will be to win the title again, as that's the hardest part.
Liverpool's team was initially on course for four titles but exited in the FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League. The club reportedly has enough funds to afford this transfer spending spree without violating the league's financial rules.
Liverpool is also reportedly in negotiations with Newcastle United for the transfer of Alexander Isak, with an initial offer of around €125 million rejected by the Magpies. If successful, Isak could further bolster Liverpool's attack and increase their chances of defending the Premier League title.
Florian Wirtz, eager to meet expectations, plans to adapt to the unique style of the Premier League and contribute to Liverpool FC's title defense efforts in the 2024-2025 season. Coach Arne Slot has publicly praised Wirtz's creative actions in the final third, viewing him as a potential key player in strengthening the squad.
