Florian Wirtz Transfer Prediction: Could Liverpool Consider a Summer Exit?
Florian Wirtz’s difficult start to life at Liverpool has renewed debate about his long-term future at Anfield. Former Reds Jamie Carragher and Dietmar Hamann have both questioned whether the German playmaker can find his best form in the Premier League, with Hamann going as far as to suggest he sees “no future” for Wirtz at the club.
The comments have intensified transfer speculation around the 23-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported €125 million. However, a possible departure remains a prediction rather than a confirmed plan. Wirtz has shown signs of improvement in recent matches, and Liverpool may be reluctant to judge a high-profile signing on a challenging opening period alone.
Hamann Questions Wirtz’s Confidence and Liverpool Fit
Speaking to Givemesport, Hamann said he believes Wirtz has lost confidence in his ability to succeed in English football. The former Germany international acknowledged the midfielder’s talent but argued that his performances have not improved enough since last season.
Hamann also questioned whether the coaching change from Arne Slot to Andoni Iraola has helped. In his view, Wirtz still appears short of the assurance and influence that made him one of Europe’s most exciting young players at Leverkusen. That assessment has drawn attention because Liverpool invested heavily to bring him to Anfield and expected him to become a central figure in the team’s attack.
Criticism intensified after Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in a top-of-the-table clash on October 11. The result placed the spotlight on the team’s wider performance, but Wirtz’s modest goal return made him a particular target for pundits. The pressure is substantial: a record transfer fee can quickly turn every quiet performance into a debate about value, adaptation and the club’s recruitment strategy.
Carragher Says Liverpool May Need to Make a Decision
Carragher has repeatedly suggested that Wirtz might benefit from leaving Liverpool, and he has now raised the possibility of a decision at the end of the season. Speaking on the Hamann & Stankovic podcast, the former defender said the club could assess the situation after the campaign, when a full summer without a major international tournament might make a transfer easier to arrange.
Carragher noted that many Liverpool supporters have wanted Wirtz to succeed and described the player as someone who is well regarded personally. His concern is primarily about what he sees on the pitch. In particular, Carragher believes Wirtz does not look like a consistent scoring threat, an issue he considers significant in Iraola’s system, where wide attackers may have fewer opportunities to arrive in dangerous shooting positions.
That criticism should be considered alongside Wirtz’s role. He is a creator as well as a scorer, and his contribution cannot be judged solely by goals. His ability to receive the ball between the lines, draw defenders and create chances can help Liverpool even when he does not finish moves himself. The key question is whether the team can build a structure that consistently brings those qualities to the fore.
Recent Performances Offer Reasons for Optimism
Wirtz’s Liverpool statistics remain below the standards he set in Germany. Across 58 competitive appearances, he has scored seven goals and registered 13 assists. At Bayer Leverkusen, he produced 57 goals and 65 assists in 197 matches, establishing himself as a decisive attacking midfielder and a major part of the club’s success.
Yet the recent evidence is not entirely negative. In Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Brentford, Wirtz assisted Victor Munoz’s equaliser and created nine chances. According to Opta, no player had reached that total in a Premier League match for five years. He had also looked more inventive in a 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK, setting up Bradley Barcola’s goal to make it 3-0.
Those performances suggest that Wirtz may be finding ways to influence matches even while his scoring numbers remain modest. Chance creation is an important measure for a playmaker, particularly during an adjustment period. The challenge now is to turn that creative output into a more regular combination of goals, assists and control in decisive games.
Hamann Points to Liverpool’s Team Structure
Hamann’s criticism has also included sympathy for the conditions Wirtz is playing in. He argued that Liverpool’s full-backs have not provided enough support and that the German has been asked to take on too much defensive work. A player whose greatest strength is creativity, Hamann suggested, needs enough freedom to focus on attacking decisions.
That raises a broader tactical question for Liverpool. A major signing does not operate in isolation: his effectiveness depends on the balance of the midfield, the movement of forwards and the support available from full-backs. If Wirtz is regularly pulled away from advanced areas, his goal threat and chance creation could both suffer. Liverpool’s coaches must decide whether the player needs to adapt further, whether the system should change around him, or whether the two approaches can meet in the middle.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea Feature in Transfer Talk
Wirtz’s uncertain start has encouraged speculation about a possible transfer, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich among the clubs mentioned in reports. Chelsea links have sometimes been connected to Xabi Alonso, while Bayern remain an obvious point of interest because of Wirtz’s Bundesliga background and reputation in Germany.
Bayern were reportedly keen to sign him in the summer of 2025 and believed they had made progress in discussions involving his father and adviser, Hans. Wirtz ultimately chose Liverpool. Reports at the time described senior Bayern figures Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as stunned by his decision to move to England.
Hoeneß later expressed sympathy as Wirtz struggled to settle, while also mocking Liverpool’s spending spree. The club had reportedly invested close to €500 million in new players, including Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. Bayern president Herbert Hainer has also praised Wirtz’s ability and said he felt sorry that the midfielder had not yet reproduced his Leverkusen form in England, noting his importance to Germany’s national team.
Such comments may keep a return-to-Germany narrative alive, but they do not confirm that Bayern will make a transfer bid. Liverpool paid a substantial fee and may prefer to give Wirtz time to adjust before considering any sale. A move would also depend on the player’s wishes, the clubs’ valuations and whether a suitable offer emerged.
Prediction: Liverpool’s Decision May Wait Until Summer
Wirtz has reportedly used the international break to rebuild confidence with a strong performance for Germany against Serbia. His next opportunities at Liverpool include a Champions League meeting with Villarreal and a demanding league match against Brighton, who have made an impressive start under Fabian Hürzeler.
Transfer prediction: A Liverpool exit is possible, but a summer decision appears more plausible than an immediate departure. Wirtz’s recent chance creation offers reasons to wait, while his low goal return and questions about his tactical fit ensure the debate will continue. If he can turn promising displays into consistent end product, Liverpool may see no reason to sell. If his role and confidence remain unresolved, Bayern Munich or another European club could become part of the conversation again.
