Florian Wirtz thrilled after record-breaking Liverpool transfer: 'I have been waiting for a long time'

The champions of England, Liverpool, went ballistic in the transfer market and sent out a loud reverberating statement to rivals Manchester City and Arsenal by breaking the club transfer record. The Reds landed one of the hottest midfield properties in the form of Florian Wirtz from Leverkusen at a reported fee of £116m. Wirtz is expected to rule the midfield at Anfield and with Hugo Ekitike up front alongside, potentially Alexander Isak, the holders are set to enter the season with an intention to retain the title.

As a large sum has been invested on Wirtz, the player will be under the pump to deliver in every match, and a mistake will be mirrored through several lenses as the Premier League attracts global attention.

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Florian Wirtz on move to Liverpool

However, the player is up for the challenge. Speaking to JioHotstar, Florian Wirtz expressed his happiness after signing for Liverpool and explained why it was the right career move.

“I feel very happy and proud. It’s finally done — something I have been waiting for a long time. I’m really happy.”

On choosing Liverpool despite having other options this summer:

“I felt it was the right moment in my career to take the next step. I wanted to join a club that ranks among the top three in the world, and in my opinion, Liverpool is one of them. I saw myself in the best hands at Liverpool and was truly convinced by the people here, the club’s vision, and what it offers me. Ultimately, it was an easy decision to make.”

He also conveyed his appreciation for the Liverpool fans’ support:

“I would say thank you for the support. I have seen on Instagram and elsewhere how much they wanted me to join. I’m really looking forward to playing in front of them and achieving great things together. I’m very happy and sorry for the long wait.”

What will Florian Wirtz bring to Liverpool?

With 44 goal contributions in the Bundesliga over the last two seasons, Florian Wirtz is set to offer elite creativity to Liverpool. Alongside exceptional passing and dribbling, which will add to the offence, the player will play a key role in defence too. He has the proven ability to press the opposition with high intensity and recovered the ball from the final third numerous times in the German league. Moreover, his game intelligence and versatility suit Arne Slot’s system, giving The Reds a massive edge.