Florian Wirtz Announced as New Liverpool Number 7

Liverpool have confirmed Florian Wirtz as their new number 7. This comes after his big move from Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool signed German star Florian Wirtz for a record £116 million in June. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder signed a five-year contract. He chose Liverpool over teams like Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Wirtz will wear the number 7 shirt. Luis Díaz wore it before he moved to Bayern Munich earlier this week, with Liverpool reportedly receiving around £65.5 million for the winger. Wirtz is the second big name Liverpool have signed this summer, following his former Leverkusen teammate, Jeremie Frimpong.

LIVERPOOL’S BIG MOVE IN CONTEXT

Florian Wirtz had a great season at Bayer Leverkusen. He scored 57 goals and had 65 assists in 197 games. Last year, he was one of Europe’s top attacking midfielders. He helped Leverkusen have a strong season in the Bundesliga. Liverpool are the current Premier League champions, having finished ten points ahead of Arsenal to win the title last season. Bayer Leverkusen were second in their league. Wirtz’s signing shows Liverpool’s strong intentions; they want to defend their title and do well in the Champions League.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Florian Wirtz is likely to play in Liverpool’s first Premier League game next week. They will face Bournemouth at Anfield. Liverpool are favorites this season. Their new players need to do well to keep them strong. They don’t have Luis Díaz now, as he joined Bayern Munich. Wirtz needs to fill his role. Bournemouth has lost some essential pieces of their squad. This makes the match exciting. Liverpool want to win early and gain confidence.