Football transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano, has moved to shut down growing speculation linking Florian Wirtz with a sensational switch from Liverpool to Chelsea, amid rumours of a reunion with former mentor Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, directly addressed reports suggesting that the Chelsea boss was keen to bring the Germany international playmaker to London following their successful spell together at Bayer Leverkusen.
While acknowledging the strong relationship between both figures, he made it clear that no move is being worked on.
“No, Florian Wirtz is not leaving Liverpool this summer. The relationship between Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz is excellent, of course. They won together and had a fantastic time together at Bayer Leverkusen, but that’s it. There is nothing official, no talks,” Romano stated.
He further stressed that Chelsea are not actively pursuing such a profile and insisted Liverpool have no intention of sanctioning a departure for their highly rated midfielder.
“Chelsea are not looking for that kind of player, and it’s important to mention that Florian Wirtz remains an important part of Liverpool’s squad. They believe that next season could be his season in red, so there’s absolutely no movements around Florian Wirtz. Forget about it,” he clarified.
Wirtz’s debut campaign at Anfield last season proved mixed after his high-profile move from the Bundesliga, with the attacking midfielder showing flashes of quality but also struggling for consistency in the Premier League.
He finished the season with seven goals and 10 assists in 49 appearances.
Despite that adjustment period, Liverpool remain confident the German star will fully settle after a full pre-season, with the club expecting a stronger second year as he continues his development in England.
