BREAKING: Mohamed Salah Reacts After Iconic No.11 Shirt Handed to Florian Wirtz Following Record Liverpool Transfer
In a move stirring controversy among Liverpool supporters, Mohamed Salah has spoken out after rising German star Florian Wirtz was given the prestigious No.11 jersey upon his high-profile arrival at Anfield. The transfer, worth a staggering £105 million from Bayer Leverkusen, has made headlines — but it’s Salah’s reaction that’s stealing the spotlight.
Wirtz’s unveiling in the No.11 shirt — long worn by Salah since his 2017 arrival and symbolic of his legendary Liverpool career — caught fans off guard. Salah has now publicly addressed the situation.
Posting on social media, he wrote:
“I wasn’t asked. I’ve dedicated myself to this club for years. I never thought I’d find out someone else was wearing my number without any prior conversation. I have great respect for Wirtz — he’s a top player — but that number holds meaning. It’s more than just a shirt.”
The post has gone viral, quickly surpassing 3 million views, and igniting widespread debate. Many fans believe the club mishandled the decision, seeing it as disrespectful to one of their greatest players, especially with Salah still under contract for another season.
Reports suggest the choice came from the top levels of Liverpool management, symbolizing a generational shift with 33-year-old Salah gradually stepping aside for the club’s next era under new manager Arne Slot.
Still, supporters are voicing strong opinions, with one comment summing up the mood:
“This won’t end well. You don’t treat a legend like Salah like this.”
As tensions rise, some fear this could mark the beginning of Salah’s farewell chapter at Anfield.
