Wirtz, in Barcelona's orbit

The Catalan team is monitoring the situation of the German player, who has been criticized at Liverpool

Mario Roldán Martínez | 5 Oct 2026 | 17.30
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Florian Wirtz, Liverpool player / Getty Images
Florian Wirtz, Liverpool player / Getty Images

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Florian Wirtz, a 23-year-old midfielder from Liverpool, is once again linked to the Barcelona transfer market after Oliver Bierhoff suggested his fit in Hansi Flick's team. This evaluation comes as the German is going through a rocky start at Anfield and is under contract until June 2030.

Florian Wirtz emerges as an option for Flick's Barcelona

Bierhoff discussed Wirtz's future on the BILD program Die Lage der Liga and indicated that he could see him playing for Flick at Barcelona. The former German national team executive believes the midfielder would have space and suitable teammates to enhance his football.

The reference is significant as Bierhoff is familiar with both Wirtz and Flick from their time with the German national team. However, his comment does not signal any ongoing negotiations between clubs or confirm any contact regarding the player.

Wirtz's performance has brought his future back into discussion. In the 2026/27 Premier League season, Wirtz has played 5 matches, totaling 404 minutes and 1 assist, whereas last season he concluded with 5 goals and 3 assists in 33 league appearances.

This contrasts with his recent displays for Germany. Against Serbia on October 1, Wirtz contributed to the first goal and scored the second in a 2-0 victory, a performance that once again put him in the international spotlight.

Liverpool maintains control over Florian Wirtz

Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in June 2025 under a long-term contract. Sources estimate the deal at around 125 million euros, while BILD suggests a potential outlay of up to 150 million with add-ons.

Wirtz's contract runs until 2030, meaning any departure would require negotiation with the English club. Recent reports on his future primarily hint at continuity or potential moves by other clubs rather than an advanced deal with Barcelona.

Financially, Wirtz is not in a weak contractual position. Capology approximates his gross annual salary at 13 million pounds, although this figure is not officially confirmed by Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Liverpool has been utilizing Wirtz as an attacking midfielder this season under Andoni Iraola, aiming to increase his involvement in central areas. The manager intends to keep the player in his plans despite criticisms of his offensive output.

Barcelona must wait for a market opportunity

The current scenario places Barcelona in a market hypothesis, not a pending transfer. Wirtz's link with Liverpool until 2030 and the associated costs of his move to England pose significant hurdles for any potential future deal.

Moreover, Florian Wirtz has just asserted himself with Germany following doubts during his time at Liverpool. His progress over the coming months will be crucial in determining whether his name resurfaces as a concrete target for Barcelona or remains a mere suggestion by Oliver Bierhoff.

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