Just when Liverpool fans thought the Florian Wirtz story couldn’t get any more dramatic… a fresh revelation has surfaced
A prominent German agent has now admitted that he actively tried to convince to sign — before the midfielder completed his sensational £116 million move to .
And yes… he even messaged the Madrid president directly.
The Behind-The-Scenes Push to the Bernabéu
Volker Struth, who oversees Wirtz’s marketing interests, revealed that once he became aware of strong interest from Liverpool, , and , he felt compelled to act.
His first move? Contacting .
Struth reportedly told Alonso that Wirtz would be a perfect addition to Madrid. Alonso’s response? If Madrid were serious, the message needed to reach .
So Struth did exactly that — personally recommending Wirtz as a player capable of elevating any team in the world.
But despite the glowing endorsement, Madrid never formalised a bid. Squad structure and financial priorities reportedly stood in the way.
Liverpool’s Perfect Timing
While Madrid hesitated, Liverpool moved decisively.
The Reds secured Wirtz from , and although his start at Anfield was measured, the 22-year-old has since exploded into form.
Under , Wirtz has grown into a crucial attacking weapon. Since December alone, he has registered six goals and five assists — silencing any early doubts about his adaptation to the Premier League.
That £116m price tag? It’s starting to look justified.
Minor Setback — But Optimism Remains
Wirtz missed Liverpool’s recent 1-0 victory over due to a back issue picked up during warm-up.
However, there is confidence within the club that he will return in time for the upcoming clash against .
What Could Have Been…
Imagine Wirtz lining up at the Santiago Bernabéu instead of Anfield.
Real Madrid had the chance. The recommendation was made. The door was open.
But they didn’t step through it.
Liverpool did.
And if Wirtz continues on this trajectory, this could go down as one of the smartest transfer coups in recent memory