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Florian Wirtz is seemingly on the verge of a monumental move to Liverpool, with sources close to the situation suggesting Real Madrid's interest isn't swaying the German starlet's Anfield dream.
Wirtz, at just 22 years of age, had been heavily linked with remaining in his homeland with Bayer Leverkusen or possibly transferring to Bayern Munich.
However, the lure of Premier League football and the opportunity to work under Arne Slot has reportedly turned his head towards Merseyside, even after apparent discussions with the Reds.
While negotiations between Leverkusen and Liverpool continue regarding the settlement on a transfer fee—Leverkusen rates Wirtz at roughly £126 million ($170 million)—ex-Red Dietmar Hamann publicly praised the youngster's choice on Sky Sports Germany, saying, "Florian Wirtz has made a decision.
"Things are really happening at Liverpool under Arne Slot
That's why I think Wirtz has made a very good decision.
"Liverpool is a global club, and they've demonstrated that in the negotiations
They've probably been in contact with Florian Wirtz for weeks or months, and they've never heard anything.
"I think the Wirtz family was also impressed by how they handled it: discreetly, quietly, all in the background."
Despite Liverpool appearing to lead the race for Wirtz's signature, there's still chatter about Real Madrid waiting in the wings.
Reports had surfaced about them snatching Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, yet no confirmation from either side has solidified these claims.
However, Sport Witness has speculated that Real Madrid's interest in Wirtz could be a ploy to convince Liverpool to let Alexander-Arnold leave his contract early.
The 26-year-old's current contract and registration with Liverpool don't run out until the end of June
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