Florian Wirtz to Chelsea: What Liverpool are saying as surprise Xabi Alonso reunion mooted
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Liverpool continue to fully believe in the talent of Florian Wirtz, despite suggestions he could link up with Xabi Alonso at Chelsea next season.The German had a debut campaign to forget at Anfield, having struggled to justify his £116m price-tag.There had been hope among supporters that Alonso could return to Liverpool and help get the best out of his former Bayer Leverkusen charge, but after the Spaniard joined Chelsea instead, whisperings have begun that the Blues could make an audacious attempt to sign Wirtz this summer. Wirtz will not leave Liverpool this summer – Fabrizio RomanoGiven the fee they paid for him, his age, obvious abilities, and the fact that he was trying to get to grips with a grieving and then badly performing team, it would be crazy for Liverpool to write Wirtz off at this point.Thankfully, journalist Fabrizio Romano says that the Reds agree, quickly dismissing suggestions that the 23-year-old could leave for anywhere this summer, and certainly not Chelsea.“I don’t know where it’s coming from, but I received many questions because some English media started reporting that Xabi Alonso would love to sign Florian Wirtz to Chelsea as a target,” Romano told his YouTube channel on Sunday.
READ MORE: Why Xabi Alonso was not offered the Liverpool manager’s job according to Tony CascarinoPhoto by Jack Thomas/Getty Images“No, Florian Wirtz is not leaving Liverpool this summer. The relationship between Xabi Alonso and Wirtz is excellent, of course, they won together, they had a fantastic time together at Bayer Leverkusen, but that’s it.”“There’s no negotiation, no talks,” the transfer expert continued.
“Chelsea are not looking for that kind of player, and also it’s important to mention that Florian Wirtz remains an important part of Liverpool’s squad. 7 would no doubt welcome the chance to play for Alonso again, why on earth would Liverpool sell him to a Premier League rival?There was a chance for them to reunite at Anfield this summer, but after the Reds passed up the chance to make that happen, Alonso and Wirtz will continue their journey on different paths for the time being.