Liverpool has shown strong interest in German international Florian Wirtz, a standout player under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.
However, Fabrizio Romano reports that Wirtz intends to remain with Leverkusen for “at least one more year,” despite the rumors linking him to Liverpool. Romano emphasized that Wirtz’s focus is solely on Leverkusen and the upcoming Euros, with no negotiations currently taking place. Sources close to Wirtz believe staying put is the best choice for now, although nothing in football is ever guaranteed.
The 20-year-old has already netted 28 goals in 36 matches for Leverkusen this season. His future seems closely tied to his manager. In February, Christian Falk noted that Wirtz is vital to Alonso’s plans and enjoys significant freedom under him. If Alonso stays, Wirtz is likely to remain beyond 2024; however, if Alonso moves to Liverpool, Wirtz might consider following him.
This scenario presents an intriguing possibility for Liverpool fans, especially if Alonso were to take over from Jurgen Klopp. It remains unclear whether Liverpool would be willing to invest heavily in Wirtz given their other transfer needs, but it’s a situation worth keeping an eye on.
