“What Liverpool Are Doing Isn’t Right”: German Star Devastated After Reds Abandon Transfer for Teammate Wirtz
In a shocking development that’s made waves across the football world, a German forward from Bayer Leverkusen has spoken out after Liverpool abruptly called off a nearly finalized transfer. The Reds reportedly scrapped the deal in favor of pursuing his international teammate, Florian Wirtz, following the latter’s stellar showing against Portugal in the Nations League semi-final.
The forward, who remains unnamed, had been in advanced negotiations with Liverpool and was blindsided by the sudden U-turn. “What Liverpool are doing isn’t right,” he said. “We were close to finalizing everything, and then they drop me last minute because of one game? It’s not fair.”
Wirtz, 22, impressed fans and scouts alike with a superb performance, including a well-taken goal and moments of creative brilliance, despite Germany’s narrow 2-1 loss. The display reportedly convinced Liverpool to prioritize him instead. Although Leverkusen had initially rejected a £109 million offer, demanding £126 million, Liverpool’s ownership has now green-lit a revised bid matching that fee—bringing Wirtz’s signing closer than ever and potentially setting a new British transfer record.
The change in direction has left the originally targeted forward feeling betrayed. “To have your hopes dashed over one match is heartbreaking,” he added. “I was all in on Liverpool. Now it feels like none of that mattered.”
This episode underscores how quickly fortunes can shift in the world of elite football. One standout performance can elevate a player’s status, while others are left reeling from missed opportunities. As fans await official word on Wirtz’s potential move to Anfield, the fallout raises questions about Liverpool’s handling of the situation—and the emotional cost for those left behind.
For the sidelined striker, the journey to find a new club begins again—this time with a heavy heart and a lingering sense of what might have been.
