Florian Wirtz REQUESTS quick return to Bayer Leverkusen
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Arne Slot will build his attack around the talents of the 22-year-old for years to come - and Wirtz becomes the face of a new era for the Reds.
Before that however, it looks like Wirtz will be making a quick return to Leverkusen.
Leverkusen want to say goodbye to Wirtz
The Werkself completed their Bundesliga campaign back in mid-May - with a 2-2 draw against Mainz. Back then there wasn't a big transfer clamour around Wirtz.
In effect, it wasn't realised that he was playing his last games for the club. And having starred in the 2023/24 league and cup double successes, Wirtz departs as a bonafide club legend.
The issue for Leverkusen and their supporters is they never got to say goodbye in a fitting manner. Plans are now afoot to bring Wirtz back for a special appearance.
They play Pisa on Tuesday August 5 in a preseason friendly at the BayArena and according to Sport the club intend to honour Wirtz with a special farewell.
Farewell party planned
'Florian Wirtz could travel to Leverkusen once again to say goodbye to the Werkself fans at their home stadium, the BayArena,' a report reads.
'Leverkusen's official season opener is scheduled for August 5th, including a friendly against Italian first division club SC Pisa.
'After Florian Wirtz was unable to say goodbye to the Bayer fans, among whom he was one of the crowd favorites, at the end of the 2024/2025 season, this will now be made up for at the season opening next Tuesday.'
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Wirtz sends request to Liverpool
Liverpool are due back in Britain following their two Asian tour preseason fixtures - facing Athletic Club in a friendly on Monday.
The report claims that Wirtz has asked for permission to miss training in order to facilitate his return to Germany for the special farewell mission.
'It is the absolute will of Bayer Leverkusen and Florian Wirtz himself to say goodbye in front of their own fans one last time,' the report states.
'A request to Liverpool FC to release the international from training on August 5 and possibly 6 has already been submitted.
'A final decision on whether Wirtz will be granted permission for the short trip to Leverkusen is not expected until this weekend.'
In total Wirtz played 197 times for Bayer Leverkusen - scoring 57 goals. He leaves a two-time reigning Bundesliga players' player of the year.
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