Wirtz has signed a five-year contract and follows Jeremie Frimpong, who has been helping him learn English, in making the move from Leverkusen to Liverpool. Speaking in his first interview since the transfer was made official, Wirtz was asked about the discussions he had with Slot when considering his future.

An MRI scan was performed almost immediately after Wirtz's withdrawal by Leverkusen before it was confirmed that the attacking midfielder had torn the anterior cruciate ligament. It was a cruel bit of luck for the then 18-year-old but misfortune was all it was.

Liverpool have signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £116million and the Germany international could make his debut as soon as next month