Florian Wirtz may have to settle for a different shirt number if he completes his expected move to Liverpool this summer.
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Despite interest from Manchester City and Bayern Munich, the German midfielder is widely expected to join Liverpool in the coming days as part of their summer recruitment drive.
However, Wirtz faces a challenge upon his arrival—his preferred number 10 shirt is already taken. At Bayer Leverkusen, he has worn the number for the past two seasons and hopes to continue doing so at Liverpool.
Currently, Alexis Mac Allister holds the number 10 jersey, and given his importance to the team, he is unlikely to relinquish it.
The shirt has been worn by several club legends, including Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho, making it one of the most sought-after numbers at Liverpool.
There is a possibility that Wirtz could claim the number if Mac Allister departs, as reports suggest Real Madrid is considering him as a replacement for Luka Modric.
However, Liverpool views Mac Allister as a key player, making a transfer unlikely.
Instead, Wirtz may opt for the number 27, which is currently available and was the number he wore when breaking into the senior team at Leverkusen.
For the German national team, he wears number 17, but that option may also be unavailable unless Curtis Jones leaves Liverpool this summer.
