{"id":2861,"date":"2025-07-16T00:22:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T00:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/2861\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T00:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T00:22:03","slug":"florian-wirtz-makes-return-to-leverkusen-for-classy-farewell-message-liverpool-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/2861\/","title":{"rendered":"Florian Wirtz makes return to Leverkusen for classy farewell message – Liverpool FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florian Wirtz<\/a> made a trip back to the BayArena to say a final goodbye to his former club, sending a classy message to supporters following his transfer to Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Liverpool made the statement of the summer by landing Wirtz, though the wait continues to see him in action for the first time after being left out of the first friendly against Preston.<\/p>\n

The German international was not present at Deepdale, and there is reason to suggest he made a quick trip back to Leverkusen after posting a farewell message on Monday.<\/p>\n

Wirtz shared his return to the BayArena on Instagram<\/a> alongside a classy message to Leverkusen\u2019s supporters, with the footage showing the 22-year-old clearing out his locker.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cDear fans, unfortunately I wasn\u2019t able to say goodbye to you at the last game. That\u2019s why I\u2019m glad I can sit here once more in the BayArena and say a few words to you.<\/p>\n

\"Florian<\/p>\n

\u201cI still remember when I transferred here five and a half years ago as a 16-year-old kid with big dreams. I\u2019ve had so many experiences I could never have imagined.<\/p>\n

\u201cI made my pro debut in Bremen at 17. Unfortunately, that happened without fans, but I was all the more excited when I could finally run out into the arena with you behind me.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot has happened since then. We celebrated many victories here, many goals, many assists. During that time, I was also able to grow into a national team player.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cI\u2019d love to come back to the BayArena a few more times as a guest, and I hope I\u2019ll get the chance to say goodbye to you in person this season.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWith that, I want to thank you for the beautiful time you gave me and for all the love you showed me. I hope you become champions again. Yours, Flo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wirtz made 197 appearances for Leverkusen and made history during an unbeaten Bundesliga-winning campaign in 2023\/24, a season which saw Xabi Alonso\u2019s side also lift the DFB Cup. <\/p>\n

He is to become an integral member of Arne Slot<\/a>\u2018s side in the upcoming season, with supporters set to get their first look at the German on the tour of Hong Kong and Japan later this month.<\/p>\n

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Florian Wirtz\u2019s message to Leverkusen in full<\/p>\n

\u201cDear fans, unfortunately I wasn\u2019t able to say goodbye to you at the last game. That\u2019s why I\u2019m glad I can sit here once more in the BayArena and say a few words to you.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still remember when I transferred here five and a half years ago as a 16-year-old kid with big dreams. I\u2019ve had so many experiences I could never have imagined.<\/p>\n

\u201cI made my pro debut in Bremen at 17. Unfortunately, that happened without fans, but I was all the more excited when I could finally run out into the arena with you behind me.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot has happened since then. We celebrated many victories here, many goals, many assists. During that time, I was also able to grow into a national team player.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen came the biggest setback of my career, a torn ACL. I had to work hard on myself every day but it was easier because I felt that you were always behind me.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter about 10 months, I was finally able to stand on the pitch again. What happened after that is history.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy hat-trick against Bremen, when you all ran onto the pitch afterward, it was an incredible feeling. What we achieved this season is still hard to grasp; unbeaten, champions, with a huge point gap. <\/p>\n

\u201cHow you welcomed us back here when we drove through the city on the bus and arrived at the stadium to celebrate in the rain, I\u2019ll never forget that. <\/p>\n

\u201cJust like how I\u2019ll never forget how every time you called out my name, \u2018Fu\u00dfballgott!\u2019 Even now thinking about it gives me goosebumps.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d love to come back to the BayArena a few more times as a guest, and I hope I\u2019ll get the chance to say goodbye to you in person this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith that, I want to thank you for the beautiful time you gave me and for all the love you showed me. I hope you become champions again. Yours, Flo.\u201d<\/p>\n

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