How Newcastle-Bound Florian Wirtz Performed During Germany 1-2 Portugal
Florian Wirtz, of course, will only help Newcastle United strengthen their squad should he arrive in the summer – and the Magpies faithful have now reacted to the 22-year-old’s performance in Germany’s 2-1 loss to Portugal on Wednesday.
At the Allianz Arena, the sought-after attacking midfielder lined up alongside Leroy Sane and debutant Nick Woltemade as Die Mannschaft looked to book a spot in the final of the UEFA Nations League, and he was closely watched by fans of Newcastle United.
The Magpies have been laser-focused on securing the youngster’s signature ever since it became apparent that Manchester City and Bayern Munich were not his preference. A move from Bayer Leverkusen to Newcastle United now seems likely.
Wirtz’s Performance for Germany vs Portugal
The German playmaker completed a 90-minute performance in 2-1 loss. He’s one of the most exciting in world football for a reason. In 2024/25 alone, he plundered 16 goals and a further 15 assists in 45 outings for the Bundesliga outfit.
A livewire for Julian Nagelsmann’s side when they were on top, Wirtz was committed to the cause – as evidenced by his desire to dance in and out of opposition. His goal, which opened the scoring in Munich, epitomised the role of a box crasher.
Assisted by Joshua Kimmich, the Bayer Leverkusen star – widely regarded as one of the best players in world football – wandered behind a bystanding Portugal defence, latched onto Kimmich’s looping ball and diverted it past a hapless Diogo Costa.
Statistically, Wirtz Impressed
Three of his five dribble attempts were successful, and he won eight of his 13 ground duels, though his energetic display wasn’t able to spearhead a victory on home soil. Floating centrally, he picked up lovely pockets of space as he looked to dart about and cause problems.
How Wirtz Fits into Newcastle United
As things stand, Newcastle United’s midfield is looking strong, but Wirtz’s arrival would undoubtedly add a new dimension to Eddie Howe’s side. His creativity, vision, and goal-scoring ability would be a valuable asset to the team.
Magpies Fans React
Wirtz earned rave reviews from Newcastle United fans, who are excited about the prospect of seeing him play in the Premier League. “Florian Wirtz is a £100m player. World class,” one fan posted.
Another fan said, “It’ll be a pleasure having him in the PL if this Newcastle United signing goes through.” The Magpies faithful are eagerly awaiting Wirtz’s potential arrival and are confident that he would be a great addition to the team.
