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Wirtz: Liverpool move wasn't an easy decision

Florian Wirtz has revealed the difficult thought process behind his record-breaking £116 million ($156m) move to Liverpool, admitting he had to think deeply before rejecting Bayern Munich for a Premier League challenge. The 22-year-old German star believes stepping out of his comfort zone at Bayer Leverkusen will help him reach the very top of world football.

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Carragher compares new Liverpool signing to De Bruyne

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz could become the Premier League's next Kevin De Bruyne-esque superstar.

Diaz calls Bayern move a 'big gamble' & reveals Wirtz talks

Luis Díaz has described his transfer to Bayern Munich from Liverpool as a "big gamble". The Colombian winger, who joined the German champions in a £66 million (€75m/$89m) deal, has also revealed that he spoke to Florian Wirtz about the Bundesliga before sealing the move.

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EPL predictions: Who will be the signing of the season?

The transfer window has seen plenty of comings and goings across the English top-flight, but which new arrival will have the biggest impact?

Liverpool season preview: Reds primed to retain EPL title

Arne Slot has defensive issues to fix but should retain their title having spent big on 'the new Kevin De Bruyne', among others

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Kane snubbed — Wirtz wins Germany's Footballer of the Year

Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year, finishing well clear of Michael Olise in the vote by sports journalists. The German midfielder’s triumph means Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, despite scoring 41 goals last season, missed out on a place in the top three entirely in a surprising snub for the England captain.

Ballon d'Or: Dembele, Yamal & the 2025 nominees revealed

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on September 22

Wirtz gives honest verdict on fellow new Liverpool signing Ekitike

Florian Wirtz has issued his honest verdict on fellow new Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike. The pair were adversaries during their time in Germany, but have now joined forces at Anfield in what promises to be a potent attacking partnership for the Reds.

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Slot hails 'weapon' Wirtz as Liverpool's Trent replacement

Arne Slot has hailed Liverpool's new "weapon" Florian Wirtz, saying the club-record signing can help fill the creative void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure to Real Madrid.

Liverpool new boy Wirtz says £116m price tag 'doesn't matter'

Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz insists his record-breaking £116 million ($154m) price tag “doesn’t matter” as he just wants to “play football”.

Rio is ready! Winners & losers of Liverpool's pre-season

The teenage sensation has shown precisely why the Reds had no issue letting Luis Diaz move to Bayern Munich this summer

Diaz reveals how Wirtz prepared him for Bayern move

Luis Diaz says Florian Wirtz prepared him for German style of football before the ex-Liverpool star completed a "dream" move to Bayern Munich.

Wirtz is new No.7 as Liverpool announce shirt numbers

Liverpool have confirmed Florian Wirtz as their new No.7 following Luis Diaz’s departure to Bayern Munich. The Germany international takes on an iconic shirt number at Anfield, as the Reds also unveiled squad numbers for their six other summer signings, including Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong, ahead of their 2025-26 campaign.

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Leverkusen will miss Xhaka more than Wirtz, says Schick

Patrick Schick says Granit Xhaka's departure will hurt Bayer Leverkusen more than that of Florian Wirtz. Jeremie Frimpong or Jonathan Tah.

Liverpool new boy Wirtz gets cash prize for friendly display

Florian Wirtz demonstrated his growing influence at Liverpool with a standout performance in the club’s final pre-season fixture in Asia, as the Reds secured a comeback victory over Yokohama F. Marinos at the Nissan Stadium. The German midfielder, who only recently joined the Merseyside club from Bayer Leverkusen, was instrumental in turning the game around after Liverpool had fallen behind early in the second half.

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