Liverpool fans were buzzing on Friday when the news broke that the Reds had agreed on a landmark deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Florian Wirtz.

The Anfield outfit has triumphed after intense competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester City to capture the Germany international, 22.

Wirtz has been nothing short of sensational for Leverkusen, racking up 57 goals in 197 appearances and playing a pivotal role in the team's thrilling Bundesliga triumph in 2024.

Reds fans can barely contain their excitement about the gifted midfielder's imminent arrival.

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Wirtz is known for his impromptu brilliance on the pitch, often leaving spectators and players alike in awe.

"What I do is mostly very spontaneous because it appears to be the best solution in that situation," he told Werkself Magazin in an interview back in 2024.

"But sometimes I suspect or know beforehand what the opponent will do, and then it's easier to do my own tricks because I can see how the opponents move and when they'll dive in.

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"It's one of my strengths that sometimes I know in advance what will happen - and then I can concentrate on the solution, so that I anticipate the situation and create an advantage.

"I've learned to watch what the others do and then make the best decision

He makes decisions based on what is best for his sporting development.

He said: "When I moved from Cologne to Leverkusen, I didn't think for a second about what my salary would be.

"I was only interested in what would be best for my career.

"I don't think about how much money I have in my account, or how much I could earn in the future

The sporting perspective is much more important than money
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