Liverpool have been handed a monumental boost after Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz reportedly informed Bayern Munich of his decision to join the Reds this summer. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Reds are set to finalize a €150 million transfer agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old’s signature.
Since making his senior debut for Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Wirtz has established himself as one of the best attacking midfielders in the Bundesliga. The Germany international has garnered 57 goals and 65 assists in 197 appearances across all competitions, helping his side win three trophies, including the 2023-24 league title.
Despite previously being linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich, Wirtz has allegedly told the latter’s board members of his decision to join Liverpool. Tavolieri posted on X:
Florian Wirtz has primarily been an attacking midfielder in his career to date, but is capable of operating as an inverted winger and a forward. He could potentially become the Reds’ second signing of the summer, with Jeremie Frimpong reportedly having completed his medical in recent days.
Arne Slot reckons Mohamed Salah has a ‘fair chance’ of winning his maiden Ballon d’Or this year. The Egyptian King has been in sensational form this season and has played a pivotal role in guiding the Reds to the 2024-25 Premier League title.
During the Crystal Palace pre-match press conference, Slot stated (via Liverpool’s official website):
He added:
Salah has netted 33 goals and registered 23 assists in 51 appearances across all competitions, but has notably struggled in recent weeks. Despite this, the 32-year-old is one of the favorites to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, along with Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal.
Silas is a Liverpool supporter through and through and admires everything about the club – it’s history, culture, style of play, and all of its iconic players and managers. His favorite player is Steven Gerrard, who was also one of the primary reasons to get interested in football and support Liverpool.
Unsurprisingly, his favorite manager is Jurgen Klopp, who transformed the Reds from a mid-table club to Premier League champions. Liverpool’s fourth goal in their 4-0 win over Barcelona, scored by Divock Origi after the iconic ‘corner taken quickly’ moment from Trent Alexander-Arnold, holds a special place in Silas’ heart.
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