Florian Wirtz intends to remain with Liverpool amid transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Florian Wirtz is expected to stay at Liverpool despite interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich. The 23-year-old midfielder wants to improve his performance at Anfield after joining from Bayer Leverkusen last summer for £116 million. Reports indicate Liverpool is also unwilling to sell Wirtz, as he is under contract until 2030. The interest from Chelsea stems from Wirtz's past success with manager Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen, but neither Wirtz nor Liverpool shows intent to pursue a move at this time.
- •Wirtz joined Liverpool in summer 2025 for £116 million.
- •He has no intentions of moving to Chelsea or Bayern Munich.
- •Liverpool's willingness to sell remains low due to Wirtz's contract lasting until 2030.
- •Interest from Chelsea is linked to their new manager Xabi Alonso.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star set to stay despite links to La Liga giants and others
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