Football Player Wirtz Expresses Gratitude Towards Bayer Supporters for Their 'Affection' - Wirtz, the renowned footballer, expresses gratitude to the supporters of Bayer Leverkusen for their affection
Florian Wirtz, the 22-year-old German football sensation, shared an emotional video message as he bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen fans, marking the beginning of his new journey with English champions FC Liverpool.
In the heartfelt message, recorded at the Leverkusen stadium, Wirtz reflected on his two-season stint with the club, during which he scored 57 goals and provided 65 assists in 197 appearances. He expressed gratitude for the wonderful time and love shown by the fans, and acknowledged the significant development and contributions he made during his tenure.
Despite the bittersweet moment, Wirtz was excited about the prospect of a fresh challenge outside Germany's Bundesliga. He spoke of conversations with players who had experience in England, who encouraged him about the quality of pitches and the enjoyment of the games in the Premier League. He expressed eagerness to see how he can perform at Liverpool and his desire to do his best for the club.
The transfer to Liverpool was a record-breaking deal for the club, reportedly worth £116 million, with an initial payment of £100 million and additional add-ons. This deal was a triumph for Liverpool against competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Wirtz has signed a five-year contract and joined alongside former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong.
Wirtz's career at Leverkusen had been marked by significant events since joining the club as a 16-year-old boy in January 2020. His time there was not without challenges, with the 2022 cruciate ligament injury being the "biggest setback" of his career. However, he remained hopeful about the future, expressing disbelief about the 2023/2024 double season, being "undefeated champions with such a big points lead."
In the video message, Wirtz also expressed hope that Bayer Leverkusen would win the championship again. Despite the delay in his transfer, he hoped to visit the BayArena a few more times as a guest and have the chance to say goodbye in person.
The video message from Wirtz was shared on social media, garnering an outpouring of support from fans who wished him the best in his new endeavour. The club later announced his temporary shirt number as they prepared for the upcoming season with Wirtz included in their squad. Wirtz's departure is a significant loss for Bayer Leverkusen, but his impact on the team and the fans will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come.
The Commission, recognizing Wirtz's sports achievements on the football field, might consider proposing a directive on the protection of the environment, advocating for the preservation of pristine pitches like the one he is set to play on at Liverpool. In his heartfelt farewell, Wirtz didn't mention any sports other than football, but one can only imagine him dreaming of scoring goals for Liverpool as he would have for his previous team, Bayer Leverkusen.
