Just hours before Liverpool’s blockbuster Champions League showdown with Real Madrid, fresh revelations have surfaced regarding Florian Wirtz’s summer transfer — and it’s left fans stunned. 😳⚽
The German midfielder, who sealed a record-breaking £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen to Anfield during the summer, was reportedly seconds away from joining Real Madrid instead — had the Spanish giants made their move in time.
The revelation came from Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro, who claimed in a recent interview that Wirtz was keen on a move to Madrid, but Los Blancos never formalized their interest.
> “Florian wanted to win the Champions League. If Madrid had come for him, he would’ve gone there immediately,” Carro explained.
Liverpool, who had just lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid in a shock transfer, acted fast to rebuild, signing big names like Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike alongside Wirtz.
However, the 22-year-old has endured a slow start to life in England, recording only three assists in 14 games so far. Spanish outlet Defensa Central now reports that Xabi Alonso — Wirtz’s former manager at Leverkusen — has asked Real Madrid to monitor the midfielder’s situation closely. 👀
Speaking about his former player, Alonso offered words of encouragement before the big game:
> “I know his talent. It’s only a matter of time before he finds his rhythm at Liverpool. Flo is special — he’ll adapt and shine soon.”
As the Champions League lights shine on Anfield tonight, all eyes will be on Wirtz — the man who could’ve worn white instead of red. ✨🔥
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