Florian Wirtz is one of the most highly rated youngsters in the world right now, still only 21, he has a huge career ahead of him. He and his teammates shook the world last year by winning the Bundesliga for the first time in their history. The way he has played for his club and country has attracted many top clubs in Europe. Arsenal have also entered the race with other teams like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Real Madrid to get his signature.
Arsenal have a good squad but there is still room to improve offensively. The team’s dependence on Star players to create chances in attack is a big problem. With the player looking to move on from Leverkusen in the nest summer. Will getting a player like Florian Wirtz solve Arsenal’s issues? and help them win trophies?
Why Florian Wirtz ?
Quite simple because he’s the future. The 21-year-old plays calmly under any circumstance. His performances for Germany have been great and his tuning with his countrymen looks impeccable. The attacking midfielder was brilliant last season, with 38 goal contributions in 49 games he won the Bundesliga Player of the Season award. Winning the league by 17 points over regular winners Bayern Munich that too without losing a single game in the process is a testament to his greatness.
His leaving Leverkusen to go play for a bigger club is inevitable. A talented youngster like him deserves to be at a top club and compete for every trophy. With reports of him wanting to leave this summer emerging, it looks like Arsenal could be a nice landing spot. His estimated transfer value is €83 million but Leverkusen have put a price of €150 million on his head. Arteta is looking to improve his team’s offensive output and decrease the dependence on Saka and Odegaard for goals, Florian Wirtz could solve several problems and help Arsenal reach the next level.
Where does he fit at Arsenal?
Arsenal have improved tremendously under Mikel Arteta. Finishing second in the premier league by 2 and 4 points respectively against Manchester City is an achievement on it’s own. They have played some great football but lack in a few aspects.
The defense looks great. The defensive trio of goalkeeper David Raya and center-backs William Saliba and Gabriel is the reason behind Arsenal’s success. These three have kept clean sheets and are the biggest reason why Arsenal remain undefeated this season. In the games against City and Brighton, they made sure that Arsenal came back with a point even after being down to 10 men.
The midfield and attack is where Arsenal need reinforcements. The dependence on Odegaard in the central midfield position is real and the same is true in attack for Saka. Even though Havertz has played multiple roles, both in midfield and as a striker, he cannot replace Odegaard. If he does, then it means starting Jesus as the number 9, which is a bigger problem.
Havertz at the end of last season, cemented his place as the team’s striker after an improved showing the second half of the season. With Starboy Bukayo Saak occupying the right wing, Florian Wirtz could either play on the left or in a central role alongside Odegaard. On the left, Martinelli looks out of form, and Trossard and Sterling are seen as backups more than starters. Playing Wirtz next to Odegaard with Rice playing as the lone 6 would be great. No matter where he plays on the pitch, he is guaranteed to be a game changer.
Florian Wirtz is the type of player that every club would love to have. With many top teams already interested, getting him won’t be easy. Arsenal are desperately chasing a big trophy under Arteta and he could answer many of their problems.
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