In a move causing major division among Liverpool supporters, Mohamed Salah has broken his silence after German star Florian Wirtz was given the iconic No.11 shirt following his £105 million switch to Anfield. And Salah isn’t happy.
Wirtz, who completed his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen this week, was revealed as Liverpool’s newest signing while holding up the No.11 jersey — the same number Salah has proudly worn since joining the club in 2017. The fan reaction was swift and shocked, and Salah’s response has only intensified the controversy.
“I wasn’t asked,” Salah stated. “I’ve given everything to this club for years. Seeing someone else in that shirt without even a conversation — it’s deeply upsetting. I admire Wirtz’s talent, but No.11 means much more to me than just a number.”
The statement, shared via Salah’s official social media accounts, went viral almost instantly — amassing over 3 million views in under an hour. The incident has sparked criticism from fans and analysts, many questioning the club’s approach to the situation.
Sources indicate the decision came from Liverpool’s top brass, who see this as a symbolic shift — with Wirtz embodying the future under new manager Arne Slot, while Salah, now 33, nears the end of his contract.
Still, many supporters view the move as disrespectful to a club legend who remains a top performer.
“You don’t treat a legend like this,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “This will only end badly.”
With tensions rising, this could be the start of a difficult farewell for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool