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Wirtz Criticised in Germany as Speculative Real Madrid Links Re‑Emerge

Unconfirmed reports face a steep valuation gap after Liverpool’s £116m outlay.

Overview

  • The 22-year-old has three assists in 16 appearances for Liverpool and no Premier League goals after a record‑fee summer move from Bayer Leverkusen.
  • German outlets delivered harsh reviews of his 90-minute display in a 2-0 win over Luxembourg, describing a weak performance with little impact.
  • Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider of industry whispers about a potential Rodrygo swap with Real Madrid, a claim presented as speculative.
  • Football365, citing Defensa Central, reported Madrid told Xabi Alonso they would try for Wirtz but would not exceed about €70–75m, a level viewed as unrealistic given Liverpool’s investment.
  • Wirtz’s father says the player does not regret joining Liverpool and is settling in, while Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has urged patience and pointed to team context.