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Wirtz wins Germany's Footballer of the Year, ahead of Kane

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

Rio Ngumoha is a bit special! Teenager shines in Liverpool win

Hugo Ekitike may have drawn a blank on his first appearance for Liverpool but fellow new signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong were both directly involved in goals before youngster Rio Ngumoha put the seal on a 3-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in Wednesday's friendly in Japan.

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📽️ | Wirtz opens Liverpool goal account with sweeping finish

Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for Liverpool since completing a £116 million ($156m) British record transfer from Bayer Leverkusen this summer. He opened the scoring for the Reds in a comfortable 3-1 victory over J1 League side Yokohama F Marinos in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday. Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha were the other scorers for the English side.

Leverkusen hand Wirtz's shirt number to USMNT star Tillman

Bayer Leverkusen have named Malik Tillman as their successor to Florian Wirtz by officially handing him the No.10 shirt following the German's move to Liverpool.

The Rondo: Liverpool, Miami and transfer market winners

GOAL US writers debate what has already been a busy summer for transfers, from the Premier League to MLS

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Forget the stats and watch the player - Florian Wirtz is a truly special talent

Liverpool might not have liked the result of their friendly with Milan, but their German record signing made quite the impression

How Liverpool could still sign Isak despite major splurge

The Reds have already made a string of expensive signings, but they still have the cash to realise their dream deal

Nunez hits hat-trick for Liverpool in thumping 5-0 friendly win over Stoke

Darwin Nunez scored a first-half hat-trick as Liverpool put Stoke to the sword in a 5-0 pre-season victory at Kirkby as Florian Wirtz made his debut.

Isak would win Liverpool the transfer window - and another title

Having already signed Florian Wirtz for a nine-figure fee, the English champions are now willing to pay even more money for the Swede

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Wirtz creates emotional farewell video for Leverkusen fans

Florian Wirtz bid farewell to Bayer Leverkusen fans in a heartwarming video that he shared on social media. Wirtz thanked the fans for their constant support during his five-and-a-half years stint at BayArena after completing his record-breaking move to Liverpool. Wirtz played a key role in Leverkusen's domestic double success in the 2023-24 campaign.

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