Liverpool have completed the signings of two exciting young prospects — Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz — as new head coach Arne Slot begins to shape his era at Anfield.
- Paperwork complete
- Medicals scheduled
- Official announcement expected within days
Both players will link up with the squad this week to begin pre-season preparations and tactical training.
Player Profiles
Milos Kerkez – Tenacious Full-Back
- Age: 20
- Former Club: Bournemouth
- Position: Left-back
Kerkez brings tireless energy and defensive aggression. He’s tipped to be Liverpool’s long-term solution on the left flank, fitting Slot’s system of overlapping runs and high-tempo recovery.
Florian Wirtz – Creative Playmaker
- Age: 21
- Former Club: Bayer Leverkusen
- Position: Attacking Midfielder / Winger
A vital cog in Leverkusen’s unbeaten domestic season, Wirtz adds elite creativity, vision, and link-up play to Liverpool’s attack. He’s expected to be a central figure in Slot’s setup.
Tactical Integration
Kerkez and Wirtz will join a specialized training group focusing on:
- Dynamic shape transitions
- Positional awareness
- Pressing patterns
This early integration gives Liverpool a tactical edge heading into the 2025/26 campaign.
Fan Buzz
“Kerkez brings the grit we’ve needed on the flank.”
“Wirtz in red? This is next-level recruitment. Big things are coming”
