Florian Wirtz explains why Liverpool move “felt 100% right” after record transfer
Wirtz reveals reasoning behind Liverpool switch
Florian Wirtz has lifted the lid on the moment he decided Liverpool was the right destination for his career, describing the move as something that simply “felt 100% right”.
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The German playmaker arrived at Anfield last summer in a blockbuster £116 million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, becoming Liverpool’s record signing at the time. Despite fierce interest from Bayern Munich, Liverpool’s persistence ultimately won the race for one of Europe’s most coveted young creators.
Speaking during Liverpool’s latest Reds Roundtable interview alongside Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili, Wirtz admitted the decision was not immediate. Leaving Germany meant stepping away from family, familiarity and a successful spell at Leverkusen.
However, Liverpool’s early approach and clear commitment convinced him that Merseyside was the place to be.
“For me it took a little bit longer [to decide] really because [I was] in my area with all my family and friends, so it was not an easy step,” Wirtz said.
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“But Liverpool was the first club who approached me to speak and tried to convince me to join the club. It [showed] 100% commitment and it felt 100% right.”
Those words capture the central theme behind Liverpool’s recruitment strategy: move decisively, present a clear football vision, and persuade elite talent that Anfield is the right stage for their ambitions.
Frimpong partnership helped shape decision
Another factor that made Liverpool even more appealing was the presence of Jeremie Frimpong, Wirtz’s long-time teammate at Bayer Leverkusen.
The two developed a strong connection in Germany, regularly sharing tactical ideas and ambitions while sitting side-by-side in the dressing room. When Liverpool’s interest intensified, the prospect of continuing that partnership at Anfield became increasingly attractive.
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Wirtz recalled how the pair frequently discussed the possibility.
“We were sitting next to each other in the changing room and every day we spoke to each other,” he explained.
“We were sitting next to each other and speaking every day how it is going and it can be so cool if we can come here together.”
Frimpong’s own move to Liverpool ensured the transition for Wirtz was smoother. Familiarity can often accelerate a player’s adaptation when moving leagues, and the duo’s chemistry has already been visible in flashes across Liverpool’s attacking play.
Their relationship mirrors some of the great partnerships that have shaped Liverpool teams over the decades: players arriving together, growing together, and gradually imprinting their style on the side.
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Liverpool form beginning to reflect Wirtz quality
For Wirtz, the opening months at Liverpool brought an adjustment period. The Premier League is notoriously demanding, particularly for technically gifted attacking midfielders transitioning from the Bundesliga.
His first goal did not arrive until Liverpool’s final match of 2025, but that breakthrough against Wolves appeared to unlock confidence. Since then, Wirtz has begun demonstrating the creativity and attacking instinct that convinced Liverpool to spend a record fee.
Following that strike, he embarked on a productive run of six goals in ten matches. Those numbers hint at the influence he can bring once fully settled in English football.
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There were also visible physical adaptations required. Wirtz himself has acknowledged the Premier League’s intensity and how extra gym work has been necessary to match its relentless pace and physicality.
Yet those challenges are often the making of elite players. Liverpool supporters have already seen glimpses of the vision, balance and imagination that made Wirtz one of Europe’s most sought-after midfielders.
Future influence of Wirtz and Frimpong at Anfield
Looking ahead, Liverpool’s long-term hopes rest heavily on the continued development of players like Wirtz and Frimpong.
Both are still entering their prime years, yet they already possess the technical maturity to shape big matches. Their understanding from Leverkusen days gives Liverpool an attacking platform that could grow increasingly influential in domestic and European competitions.
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Wirtz’s creativity between the lines offers Liverpool another dimension in the final third. Frimpong, meanwhile, provides explosive pace and attacking width from deeper positions. When those qualities align, Liverpool become unpredictable and difficult to defend.
Liverpool’s recruitment department deserves credit for identifying both talents and moving swiftly to secure their signatures before rivals could intervene.
Wirtz’s own verdict on the transfer sums up the club’s success in convincing him.
Liverpool approached early, showed belief, and offered a project he could believe in. For the German international, that commitment mattered more than anything.
“It felt 100% right,” he said.
If his trajectory at Anfield continues to rise, Liverpool supporters may soon feel exactly the same.
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