What Xabi Alonso told Florian Wirtz about Liverpool transfer after Real Madrid speculationLiverpool’s record signing, Florian Wirtz, revealed Xabi Alonso’s delight at his Anfield move. The 22-year-old German midfielder joined from Bayer Leverkusen for £116m, beating competition from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Man City. Wirtz shared Alonso’s excitement, recalling the former Liverpool player’s similar transfer at age 22. He also highlighted his friendship with Jeremie Frimpong, another ex-Leverkusen player now at Liverpool, who encouraged the move.
