Just days after completing his record-shattering €150M move to Liverpool, Florian Wirtz has lit a fire under Anfield with a controversial and brutally honest statement that’s already sending shockwaves across the football world. 💥
The 21-year-old German sensation, hailed as the new face of Liverpool’s midfield, didn’t hold back when asked about his future role and competition at the club — and took a direct shot at fellow midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai:
“I’m still buzzing over my move to Liverpool—this club is massive and I’m proud to be here. But let’s not pretend—things will turn ugly if he [Szoboszlai] doesn’t leave like Liverpool promised.”
“I’m not just more expensive, I’m twice the player he’ll ever be. I won’t sit on the bench because of him, and I definitely won’t be subbed off for him. We can’t share the same pitch—simple.”
“I came here to elevate this club, not to compete with someone who should’ve left yesterday.”
⚡️ The outburst has left fans stunned, with many questioning Wirtz’s attitude and timing — especially as he’s yet to play a minute in a Liverpool shirt. Tensions are now reportedly rising behind the scenes, with Dominik Szoboszlai’s camp left “shocked and furious” by the remarks.
This is not the start manager Arne Slot would have wanted as he prepares to build a new era at Anfield. The Dutchman is now facing his first major test of authority — calming egos in a midfield that may be brimming with world-class talent but now also dangerous levels of tension.
👀 One Anfield insider put it bluntly:
“Big signings bring big egos… but no one expected this from Wirtz. Who does he think he is laying down ultimatums before even training with the squad?”
🧨 With the new season still weeks away, Liverpool already finds itself in the middle of a potential dressing-room war. Can Slot manage the chaos, or will this record signing cause more damage than glory?