Premier League champions Liverpool FC have completed the sensational signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record fee of £116 million, making the 22-year-old German international the most expensive signing in the club’s history.
Wirtz, who signed a five-year contract, becomes the costliest German player ever and the fifth £100 million-plus signing in Premier League history, joining the likes of Enzo Fernández, Declan Rice, and Jack Grealish.
🔴 Wirtz’s First Words as a Red
“I feel very happy and very proud. Finally, it’s done,” said Wirtz. “I want to win everything every year. That’s my goal.”
The attacking midfielder cited his desire for a “completely new adventure” and praised the Premier League’s intensity and quality as key reasons for choosing Liverpool over other European giants.
⚽ A Proven Talent
- Appearances for Leverkusen: 197
- Goals: 57
- Assists: 65
- 2023–24 Season: 16 goals, 15 assists in 45 matches
- Honors: Bundesliga and German Cup double (2023–24), Bundesliga Player of the Year
Wirtz played a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten domestic double under Xabi Alonso, who hailed him as “world class” and compared his football IQ to Lionel Messi’s.
🔁 Tactical Versatility
Wirtz adds depth and creativity to Arne Slot’s midfield, joining a dynamic unit that includes Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, and Curtis Jones. His ability to operate as a No. 10, left winger, or false nine offers Liverpool tactical flexibility as they aim to defend their Premier League crown and push deeper in the Champions League.
💼 Transfer Details
- Transfer Fee: £100 million + £16 million in performance-based add-ons
- Previous Record: Darwin Núñez (£85 million)
- Other Summer Signing: Jeremie Frimpong (also from Leverkusen)
Stay tuned for more updates on Liverpool’s 2025–26 campaign.
