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But Florian Wirtz just proved that some goodbyes deserve a little more than a press release and a Photoshop jersey swap.

After completing a blockbuster switch to Liverpool, Wirtz made a surprise return to Bayer Leverkusen’s BayArena — and no, it wasn’t because he forgot his boots.

The 22-year-old German playmaker flew back to say a heartfelt goodbye to the fans who stood by him through highs, lows, and a Bundesliga title no one saw coming.

Wirtz, now officially wearing red instead of red-and-black, wasn’t in the squad for Liverpool’s friendly at Preston.

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“Dear fans, unfortunately I wasn’t able to say goodbye to you at the last game,” Wirtz said in an emotional video shared on his Instagram.

In his own words: “I’d love to come back to the BayArena a few more times as a guest, and I hope I’ll get the chance to say goodbye to you in person this season.”

He signed off like a man who didn’t just wear the shirt — he lived the journey.

“With that, I want to thank you for the beautiful time you gave me and for all the love you showed me.

They’ve got a midfield maestro who doesn’t just pass the ball — he passes the vibe check too.

With Arne Slot looking to reshape the Reds post-Klopp, Florian Wirtz is expected to play a key role.

And instead of a muted wave, he offered fans one last assist — a farewell worth remembering.

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