Fabrizio Romano denies Chelsea interest in Liverpool's Florian Wirtz

Fabrizio Romano has addressed rumors linking Chelsea with a summer transfer for Liverpool's Florian Wirtz. The claims emerged after reports suggested Chelsea's new manager, Xabi Alonso, was interested in reuniting with the player, whom he coached at Bayer Leverkusen. However, Romano stated that Liverpool intends to keep Wirtz, emphasizing that there are no talks or movements regarding his exit. Liverpool sees next season as a vital opportunity for Wirtz to excel after a challenging first season in England.

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