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Woltemade would 'lead to ruin' for Bayern as ex-star slams club

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann didn't mince his words while addressing the club's pursuit of Nick Woltemade and Florian Wirtz.

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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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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Salah hits back at 'disrespectful' fan over Wirtz & Isak

Mohamed Salah has hit back at a fan who claimed that Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are huge upgrades on Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.

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Bradley aiming to keep Wirtz quiet as Northern Ireland eye Germany scalp

Conor Bradley is looking forward to playing against his new Liverpool team-mate Florian Wirtz, as Northern Ireland are all set to clash against four-time world champions Germany in a 2026 World Cup qualifying game. Bradley spoke highly of Wirtz, while also claiming that he wants to make the German sensation's night difficult with a solid defensive display.

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Wirtz reveals he snubbed Kimmich's advice before impressive free-kick

Florian Wirtz says there were many voices giving him advice before he stepped up to score his decisive free-kick as Germany beat Northern Ireland.

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Wirtz & Woltemade still affected by transfer 'turmoil'

Lothar Matthaus says Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade's underwhelming Germany performances are a result of their recent Premier League transfers.

Bayern chief bemoans huge Wirtz fee — calls out transfer rivals

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has admitted the club were priced out of a deal for Florian Wirtz after Liverpool sealed a £116 million ($157m) swoop for the Germany star. Hoeness claimed Der Rekordmeister would never pay such a fee for a player, insisting that the Reds’ spending spree showed a transfer market resembling 'Monopoly' this summer.

Wirtz has 'no idea' when first Liverpool goal will come

Florian Wirtz admitted that he's still adapting to the rigours of Premier League football and claimed he has "no idea" when his first Liverpool goal will come. The German playmaker, who has dazzled on international duty, is still finding his feet in England after joining one of Europe's most demanding divisions.

Wirtz was right to pick Liverpool over Bayern, says Ballack

Michael Ballack says Florian Wirtz was right to join Liverpool over Bayern Munich, admitting the Bundesliga is 'not a challenge' for him anymore.

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Slot slams critics of Liverpool's spending & defends Wirtz

Arne Slot has jumped to the defence of Florian Wirtz after his slow start at Liverpool, while hitting out at those criticising the club's lavish spending. The Reds have been targeted after splashing £116 million ($158m) on the German and £450m ($615m) on arrivals overall, but Slot says that is not a fair assessment.

Newcastle-Liverpool rivalry twist in Woltemade 'best' admission

Nick Woltemade has delivered a new twist in Newcastle's rivalry with Liverpool, as the German striker considers a player at Anfield to be "one of the best" that he has "ever played with". The star in question is Florian Wirtz, who now lines up on Merseyside alongside Alexander Isak - who caused quite a stir when leaving St James' Park in the summer of 2025.

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