Wirtz had grown up in a family that refused to compromise his development, nor that of his sister Juliane, who plays for Werder Bremen. His father Hans remains the chairman of Grun-Weiss Brauweiler, Wirtz's childhood was framed around the local football team. He grew up with a ball attached to his feet.

The Germany international, who scored in the Nations League in midweek, is expected to complete his move to Liverpool in the coming weeks, but an unexpected snag has emerged

Florian Wirtz continues to look destined to sign for Liverpool in the days ahead, but the Anfield club’s hopes of a quick deal have been thwarted by the demands of Bayer Leverkusen.

Guardiola is reshuffling his coaching staff this summer with assistants Juanma Lillo, Carlos Vicens, and Inigo Dominguez all leaving the club. The City manager is driving a push for new voices and ideas to challenge him and help him continue to innovate.

Pep Guardiola has joked about recent changes to his Manchester City backroom coaching structure following another round of alterations this off-season.Manchester City confirmed earlier this summer

Pep Guardiola is aiming to rescue Manchester City's season at the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. City ended the regular 2024/25 season without a trophy as rivals Liverpool clinched the Premier League title and Guardiola lost out to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final.