Maza expresses hope to reach Wirtz's level at Bayer Leverkusen

Ibrahim Maza, the 20-year-old midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen, shared his ambition to play at the level of Florian Wirtz, a former teammate who has since moved to Liverpool. Since his €12 million transfer from Hertha BSC, Maza has been seen as a potential successor to Wirtz. In an interview, he acknowledged the pressure of comparisons while emphasizing his desire to forge his own path on the field. He expressed pride in taking on responsibility for a prestigious club and mentioned his admiration for football stars Mesut Özil and Eden Hazard as inspirations.

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