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<img alt="Florian Wirtz's Liverpool record compared to other €100m+ signings" src="https://tmssl.akamaized.net//images/foto/galerie/wirtz-spotlight-1759418521-179285.png" title="Florian Wirtz's Liverpool record compared to other €100m+ signings" />
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<p>Florian Wirtz's start at Liverpool has not gone as ideally as he might have hoped. The Reds spent a Premier League-record €125 million to secure the German's services this summer, creating high expectations. While glimpses of his talent have been visible, he has struggled to make a significant impact in games and appears to be finding it challenging to adapt to the Premier League's physical style. As Liverpool enjoyed a winning streak — often by a stroke of luck — Wirtz managed to evade harsh criticism. However, with the team recently dropping points in back-to-back matches, the spotlight is shifting to the young playmaker.</p>
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<p>Having recorded no goals or assists in his first eight appearances in the Premier League and Champions League is certainly not ideal. However, it was anticipated that he would require time to acclimatize to both the new league and the new squad. Given his hefty price tag and the accompanying expectations, both fans and media are likely to be less patient. At <em>Transfermarkt</em>, we’ve contrasted his performance with the other 13 attacking players who have also cost €100 million or more in their first eight games for their respective clubs. Breaking the €100 million threshold often comes with the expectation of immediate results.</p>
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<h2>Florian Wirtz's Performance Compared to Other €100m+ Signings</h2>
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<p>Kylian Mbappé and Neymar made immediate impacts following their record moves to Paris Saint-Germain, with Mbappé contributing to 16 goals in his first eight matches and Neymar adding 15. Jude Bellingham tallied nine goal contributions in his initial eight games with Real Madrid, while Gareth Bale had eight after his transfer from Tottenham to the Santiago Bernabéu. Cristiano Ronaldo managed eight contributions in his first eight matches for Juventus post his move from Real Madrid. Kai Havertz recorded six combined goals and assists at Chelsea, while Antoine Griezmann notched five at Barcelona, despite his move not being successful in the long run.</p>
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<p>Romelu Lukaku garnered just four goal contributions upon his return to Chelsea, with Jack Grealish and Eden Hazard achieving the same after their transfers to Manchester City and Real Madrid, respectively. Although both João Félix's move to Atletico Madrid and Philippe Coutinho's transfer to Barcelona were not a success, they each managed at least three contributions in their first eight matches. Ousmane Dembélé recorded only two after joining Barca. As shown in the graphic above, Wirtz stands out at the bottom of this table as the only €100m+ attacking player without a goal or assist in his initial eight games. It is early in his tenure, and he deserves ample time for evaluation, but the large price tag he carries, which is beyond his control, raises expectations significantly.</p>
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