Milos Kerkez Clears the Air on Viral 'Wedding' and Hails Andoni Iraola's Liverpool Arrival

It has been a summer of dramatic twists and comedic turns for Liverpool’s dynamic full-back, Milos Kerkez. Following a well-deserved off-season spent soaking up the sun in Montenegro and Spain, as well as relaxing in his native Serbia, the 21-year-old found himself at the center of both a managerial earthquake and a viral social media frenzy. The football world was stunned when news broke of Arne Slot’s abrupt sacking—a revelation delivered to Kerkez via a frantic knock on his bedroom door. However, the shock quickly transitioned into excitement when Liverpool appointed Andoni Iraola. For Kerkez, reuniting with his former manager felt like a dream scenario. The defender wasted no time praising the move, expressing his absolute delight and confidently stating that Iraola is the perfect fit for the Reds. Yet, it wasn’t just the dugout reshuffle that had people talking. As preseason ramped up, Kerkez found himself receiving thousands of congratulatory messages. Photos had surfaced of the defender looking incredibly sharp while escorting a bride into a church in his hometown of Vrbas. The internet immediately jumped to conclusions: football's newest rising star was officially off the market. Sitting down for an interview on a rooftop terrace at Liverpool’s team hotel, a baffled Kerkez was quick to set the record straight. "No! This is wrong, everyone gets this wrong!" the full-back exclaimed with a laugh. As it turns out, Kerkez was merely fulfilling his duties as the best man—or rather, the best younger brother. He was escorting the bride on behalf of his oldest brother, Rade. "In Serbia, it is normal for the younger brothers to take the bride to the church. That’s what I did, and now everyone thinks I got married!" Kerkez explained. "There are three of us – Rade is the oldest, I’m the youngest, and Marko is the middle one. I keep having to explain to people that I never got married." The混淆 didn't stop at social media rumors, however. When Kerkez returned to the club's training ground, he was greeted with a chorus of unwarranted marital well-wishes. "I was going around the club when we started back, and people were congratulating me," he added. "I’m like: ‘No, I’m not ready for this yet!’" With the wedding bells firmly silenced and his focus entirely realigned, Kerkez is turning his attention to the pitch. The full-back will be a crucial asset in Iraola's high-octane system. With domestic duties heating up and national team preparations already top of mind for players looking ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a focused and in-form Kerkez is exactly what Liverpool—and global football fans—want to see.