Liverpool FC have officially confirmed the signing of German star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a record-breaking transfer worth up to £116 million.
A Landmark Deal for Liverpool
Florian Wirtz becomes Liverpool’s most expensive signing in history. The initial fee is set at £100 million, but performance-based add-ons could raise the total to £116 million. This deal surpasses the previous club record of £85 million paid for Darwin Núñez in 2022.
Five-Year Contract at Anfield
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists last season in 45 appearances, has signed a five-year contract with the Reds. Wirtz is a highly-rated talent and already has 31 international caps for Germany.
Wirtz: "A New Adventure in the Premier League"Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Wirtz expressed his excitement:"I feel very happy and proud. Finally, it’s done. I was waiting for a long time. I’m really excited to start a new adventure. I wanted to leave the Bundesliga and try something new in the Premier League."
He added:"I spoke to some players who played at Liverpool. They said it’s perfect for me — the club, the pitch, the fans. My goal is to help the team win trophies, especially the Premier League again and go far in the Champions League. I’m really ambitious."
Rebuilding the Squad: New Signings and Departures
Liverpool are not stopping with Wirtz. The club is actively revamping the squad this summer:
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Jeremie Frimpong, a right-back from Bayer Leverkusen, has joined for £29.5 million.
Milos Kerkez, a promising left-back from Bournemouth, is set to sign in a £40 million deal after completing his medical next week.
Giorgi Mamardashvili, a goalkeeper from Valencia, will finalize his move to Anfield for £29 million — a deal originally agreed last summer.
Talks are ongoing to sell young defender Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool are also showing interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, as they aim to strengthen their backline even further.
Summary
Liverpool's signing of Florian Wirtz is a bold statement of intent. With a new generation of stars coming in and experienced players departing, the club is preparing for another strong push in both the Premier League
and Champions League.
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