Florian Wirtz, Liverpool’s new signing from Bayer Leverkusen, has expressed great enthusiasm for his move, emphasizing his fitting into the team and enjoying the first weeks at Anfield. Despite the huge £100 million-plus transfer fee, Wirtz states he does not feel pressured by the price tag but is focused purely on playing football and helping Liverpool defend their Premier League title.

Wirtz highlighted the freedom the Liverpool manager Arne Slot gives him on the pitch, allowing him to find the right spaces to receive the ball and create chances while respecting team structure. He is optimistic about adapting to the Premier League, which he acknowledges is more intense and physical than the Bundesliga, but he views this challenge as an opportunity to improve his game further.

He has already made an impact in preseason matches, scoring against Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan and impressing in a 3-2 win over Athletic Club. Wirtz enjoys playing with newly signed teammates such as Hugo Ekitike, with whom he has developed promising on-field combinations. He also appreciates having several new players joining simultaneously, which helps build team chemistry.

The decision to join Liverpool rather than Bayern Munich, the traditional destination for top German talent, is seen as a bold move demonstrating Wirtz’s confidence and courage, signaling his ambition to succeed at the highest level. This transfer, reportedly worth up to a British-record £116 million with add-ons, is not only a major statement for Liverpool but also a transformational step in Wirtz’s career.