Chelsea face major obstacle in pursuit of Liverpool star ahead of 2027
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23-second readLiverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz is reportedly determined to stay at Anfield despite interest from Chelsea, with Xabi Alonso keen to reunite with his former Bayer Leverkusen star in 2027.
According to a report via TEAMtalk, the German international has no intention of leaving Liverpool for Chelsea or Bayern Munich, despite speculation about his future.
The 23-year-old arrived at Anfield from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 on a £116 million deal, raising expectations that he would become a key figure in Liverpool’s attack.
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- CaughtOffside ↗
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- Clubs covered
- Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen
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