{"id":28923,"date":"2025-07-28T08:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/28923\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:15:10","slug":"liverpools-new-stars-also-chose-messi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/28923\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool’s new stars also chose Messi"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New Liverpool signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong not only bring their football talents from Bayer Leverkusen but also a long-standing friendship and a shared admiration for the same football legend, reported via\u00a0The Touchline. It turns out both players grew up idolizing Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n

Wirtz, a 22-year-old midfielder, joined Liverpool this summer for a staggering \u20ac125 million (over 14.5 trillion UZS), underlining his status as one of Europe\u2019s brightest young stars.<\/p>\n

Frimpong, a 24-year-old defender, made his move for \u20ac40 million (approximately 4.65 trillion UZS). The duo had a strong connection in Leverkusen and are expected to continue that synergy in Liverpool.<\/p>\n

In a recent interview, Frimpong asked Wirtz: \u201cWhose was your first jersey?\u201d Wirtz immediately replied: \u201cOnly Messi\u2019s, brother. Yours too, right?\u201d Frimpong confirmed: \u201cYes, he\u2019s my favorite player too.\u201d<\/p>\n

This exchange reveals a deep personal connection to their childhood hero. For them, Messi is more than just a footballer \u2014 he represents excellence, humility, and inspiration.<\/p>\n

Now, preparing for the new Premier League season, both players aim to contribute significantly to Liverpool. Fans are eager to see their chemistry translate into success on the pitch. Inspired by Messi, they might just become icons themselves.<\/p>\n


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