Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has waxed lyrical about Florian Wirtz amid his potential transfer to Liverpool. Hamann believes that the Bayer Leverkusen star is one of the best players in Europe, and he makes his teammates play better.
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a £116 million deal with Leverkusen for Wirtz’s services. The reigning Premier League champions will reportedly pay an initial £100m and an additional £16m in add-ons, which could see the German become the most expensive player in British football.
Hamann, who represented the Reds for seven seasons, recently spoke about Wirtz’s qualities and why he could be a perfect signing for Arne Slot’s side. He opined that the 22-year-old is Germany’s best player at the moment, and he makes his teammates perform better due to his style of play.
Hamann added that Wirtz would be a success at Liverpool because he is a player who takes care of himself and is not afraid of a challenge.
Florian Wirtz notably helped Bayer Leverkusen to the league title and DFB Pokal in the 2023-24 season. In 197 games for the club, he has recorded 57 goals and 65 assists.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer. As per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the LaLiga side wants to rope in an experienced left-back and have identified the Scot as a potential target.
The reports added that Robertson is open to joining Diego Simeone’s side, and both parties have met over a potential transfer. Robertson’s rumored move away from Anfield comes amid Liverpool’s interest in Milos Kerkez. The Premier League champions are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign the Hungarian left-back from AFC Bournemouth.
Roberston joined Liverpool in 2017 from Hull City. The 31-year-old has since established himself as one of the club’s instrumental players, making 342 appearances for the Reds. He has contributed 11 goals and 67 assists in that period, helping the team to multiple major trophies.
A Chelsea fan, Okenna had his first tryst with Blues in 2006, after fellow countryman John Mikel Obi joined the west London club. He was immediately drawn to the brilliance of players like Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, John Terry and Didier Drogba.
Okenna is a huge fan of Lionel Messi for his exceptional talent. He also admires Jose Mourinho for his achievements with various clubs which proves he’s a tactical and disciplined manger as well as a serial winner.
Some of Okenna’s prospective career landmarks include working as an international journalist and covering a FIFA World Cup game live from the stadium. When not writing, he loves watching, movies and reading books.
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