Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has reportedly informed Liverpool that he wants to wear the iconic No. 10 shirt if he completes his move to Anfield.

Negotiations between Leverkusen and Liverpool are ongoing, with the German international rejecting interest from Manchester City and Bayern Munich in favor of a Premier League switch.

Wirtz, eager for a new challenge, has expressed his desire to join Liverpool, but the Bundesliga champions have already turned down the Reds’ initial offer. Leverkusen is demanding a €150 million transfer fee for the highly-rated midfielder.

According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Wirtz has made it clear that he wants to retain his No. 10 jersey, the same number he wears at Leverkusen. However, the shirt is currently occupied by Alexis Mac Allister at Liverpool, raising questions about whether the club will accommodate his request.

Who is Florian Wirtz?

Florian Richard Wirtz, born May 3, 2003, is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen and the Germany national team.

Regarded as one of the best young playmakers in world football, Wirtz is known for his vision, dribbling, passing ability, and creativity. His ability to control the tempo of a game and unlock defenses has drawn comparisons to legendary midfielders like Mesut Özil.

Wirtz began his career in the youth academy of 1. FC Köln before making a controversial switch to Bayer Leverkusen in January 2020. He made his Bundesliga debut at just 17 years old, becoming Leverkusen’s youngest-ever player in the league.

His rapid rise continued as he became the youngest goalscorer in Bundesliga history at the time, netting his first goal against Bayern Munich in June 2020. Since then, he has developed into one of Germany’s most exciting talents, earning a regular spot in the national team and playing a key role in Leverkusen’s domestic and European success.

With Liverpool pushing to secure his signature, Wirtz’s potential arrival could significantly strengthen their midfield, adding technical brilliance and attacking flair to their squad.