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Posted on June 8, 2026 10:00 pm | Updated on June 8, 2026 4:08 pm Florian Wirtz likely to agree to Chelsea transfer as new manager Xabi Alonso pushes forward a lucrative deal
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Florian Wirtz is open to other options. The Liverpool midfielder is likely to agree for a Chelsea transfer. New manager Xabi Alonso is interested in acquiring Wirtz.
Why is Chelsea interested in Florian Wirtz
The Blues are serious in pursuing Wirtz. As per THEHARDTACKLE, team manager Xabi Alonso wants the attacking midfielder in the West London club. Wirtz was signed for a huge sum of £116 million by Liverpool last year. He previously played at Bayer Leverkusen. He played for the club between 2020 and 2025.
Likewise, the West London club, particularly Alonso, want Wirtz sooner than later. The duo had been together at the Leverkusen club. Before managing Los Blancos, the Spanish manager coached the German club between 2022 and 2025. Naturally, he knows the true potential of the 23-year-old attacking midfielder.
Benefits of Chelsea transfer for Wirtz
Wirtz was recruited by the Reds with strong hopes. However, the German player couldn’t perform as per the expectations. Though Wirtz’s contract is valid till 2030, he isn’t very keen on staying at Anfield. If Chelsea presents a good deal, he may switch to Stamford Bridge.
The Reds had a rough time in the 2025-26 season. They finished fifth in the 2025-26 Premier League. Liverpool also faced early exits in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. They finished runners-up in the FA Community Shield tournament. The Reds were defeated 3-2 by Crystal Palace on penalties. This was the first FA Shield title for the Crystal Palace club.
If the Chelsea transfer news turns out to be true, Wirtz has a promising future ahead. He can overcome his inconsistencies under Alonso. Moreover, the German player has the age factor in his favor.
Wirtz’s stats for the 2025-26 season, as per FotMob:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 33 5 3
FA Cup 4 1 1
Champions League 11 1 3
Future Gameplan for Florian Wirtz
The Chelsea transfer news for Wirtz has gained buzz for the right reasons. The German player has a lot to prove. He couldn’t perform big for Liverpool in the 2025-26 season. However, the potential Chelsea transfer could set his problems right.
Wirtz is famous for his attacking style of play. The **football**player played a crucial role for Leverkusen in the 2023-24 season as the German club won the 2023-24 Bundesliga. They became the first team in the history of Bundesliga to complete a season undefeated. Subsequently, Wirtz won the Player of the Season award. This was why Liverpool spent a significant amount on his transfer. Unfortunately, he couldn’t deliver on the expectations. Wirtz scored just five goals in the Premier League. He also had a rough time with former manager Arne Slot.
Wirtz aims to make it big at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The attacking midfielder is a part of the final 26-member squad. Wirtz aims to bring back the World Cup for Germany. Although it’s easier said than done, the young player is hopeful of making an impact at the big stage. The Germans haven’t entered the final four of the competition since the 2014 edition. Wirtz is hopeful of changing this situation.
The Reds are undergoing a massive overhaul. Arne Slot has been replaced by Andoni Iraola as the head manager. Slot was one of the probable reasons behind Wirtz’s underperformance last year. His replacement indicates a possible option of Wirtz’s return. However, neither the Reds nor Wirtz have officially confirmed it. This means that the road to Chelsea is still open for Wirtz.
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