Overview

• He says he chose Liverpool over Bayern Munich for the greater challenge of a new country and playing style, calling the decision a fully convinced one.
• Reports differ on the record fee, with figures such as €125 million and €140 million cited, while Wirtz says the price tag does not weigh on him.
• He has begun integrating under Arne Slot, providing an assist in the Community Shield before Liverpool lost on penalties to Crystal Palace, and he notes the Premier League’s higher physical intensity.
• He reiterates ambitions to become the best player in the world and targets a World Cup with Germany after being voted the nation’s Footballer of the Year.
• He responds to Toni Kroos’s remark about a necessary ‘portion of arrogance’ by saying he values self-belief without seeing himself as arrogant.