Teammate advocates for Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool at Bayer Leverkusen
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Liverpool Secures the Deal: Wirtz Heading to Anfield
The football world is abuzz as German sensation, Florian Wirtz, is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen and join Liverpool FC. Rumors swirl that the Reds have edged out fierce rivals Manchester City, as well as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, in a blockbuster deal.
Usually, Bayern would be the go-to destination for Germany's skilled players from other clubs. However, it seems 22-year-old Wirtz is poised for a new adventure - Anfield. Sources suggest that Liverpool and Leverkusen are ironing out the finer details of the transfer, with Wirtz set to make the move once agreement is reached.
"Wirtz is a game-changer"
Although some at Leverkusen might feel a pang of sadness to see Wirtz leave,Spanish midfielder Aleix Garcia, who joined the German club last summer and spent a brief spell with Manchester City, is all for it. In an interview with AS via Sport Witness, Garcia gave his backing to Wirtz's move to England.
"If Wirtz were to depart, Bayern would be almost unbeatable," Garcia confirmed. "He's destined for England and is likely to make a significant impact. I wish him well because he's not just a stellar player, he's a tremendous human being too"
Garcia spent a year with Wirtz and has no doubts about the latter's abilities. "He's exceptional. He's got top-tier talent and can transform any game. He's relentless about improving and strives to be the best. He's most definitely among the world's top 10 players. I'm not sure if he's in the top 5, but he's certainly in the top 10," Garcia asserted.
"It's better not to compete against him."
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In his first season with Leverkusen, Garcia joined forces with Wirtz and Jonathan Tah but couldn't prevent the team from falling short of Bayern's title-winning performance.
New coach Erik ten Hag now takes the reins at Leverkusen, and he'll have to manage without the talents of Tah and Wirtz as the club's growing success inevitably leads to their top players being sought after.
Midfielder Garcia, eager to be a key player under Ten Hag, is no stranger to transitions, having moved from Girona to Leverkusen after brief spells in Romania and at Eibar. Now 27, Garcia made his mark in the Spanish national team while at Girona and played in 28 Bundesliga games for Leverkusen during the 2024-25 season.
With Wirtz set to join the Liverpool family, the Reds are becoming a force to be reckoned with, aiming to build a team capable of consistently competing at the highest level.
- Wirtz's move to Liverpool could bolster their Premier League contention, as the 22-year-old German sensation, known for his game-changing abilities, is a potential game-changer in England's top-tier league.
- As European leagues continue to vie for top talent, the departure of Wirtz for Liverpool from Leverkusen could spark a domino effect, with other players potentially following suit as they aim to compete at the highest level across the continent.
