De la Fuente hails “fantastic” Florian Wirtz: “Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a Spanish passport”

Luis de la Fuente would have liked to have Germany and Liverpool star Wirtz in his Spain team.

By Rune Gjerulff · Bulinews

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:27 AM

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Luis de la Fuente named Florian Wirtz as the German player he would most like to coach for Spain.
The Spain manager praised Wirtz as fantastic and jokingly lamented that the playmaker lacks a Spanish passport.
De la Fuente highlighted Germany's footballing history and recalled admiring Günter Netzer and Paul Breitner during his youth.

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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Florian Wirtz, stating he would love to have the German star in his squad. When asked by Sport Bild to name one current German player he would want representing Spain, De la Fuente selected the attacking midfielder, calling him fantastic and joking about his lack of a Spanish passport.

De la Fuente also reflected on the rich history of German football, emphasizing its global influence during the 1970s. He noted his childhood admiration for former German and Real Madrid stars, specifically mentioning Günter Netzer, Paul Breitner, and Franz Beckenbauer.

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De la Fuente hails “fantastic” Florian Wirtz: “Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a Spanish passport”

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