Florian Wirtz before record transfer: 150 million euros to Liverpool!

Florian Wirtz before record transfer: 150 million euros to Liverpool!

Today is a big day in German football! National player Florian Wirtz's move to Liverpool FC is imminent. After weeks of speculation, Bayer Leverkusen and the Premier League club have agreed to a deal that could make Wirtz the most expensive transfer of a German player. The total amount of the deal, including bonus payments, could reach up to 150 million euros, as the Main Post reported.

The 20-year-old Wirtz, who has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027, has impressively attracted attention over the last three years. With a total of 140 Bundesliga appearances and 35 goals, the attacking midfielder has taken the hearts of fans by storm. He also celebrated the championship title and the DFB Cup with Leverkusen in the 2023/24 season. National coach Julian Nagelsmann sees the move as a “good step” for the talented player.

Medical check and contract signing

After an upcoming medical check with Liverpool, Wirtz will sign his contract at Anfield. His annual salary is estimated at around €20 million, which will make him one of the club's highest-paid players. According to estimates, its current market value is already over 100 million euros - a clear sign of its huge potential.

Interestingly, FC Bayern Munich had also expressed interest in Wirtz and was considered the favorite for a long time. But the club received a rejection and ultimately had to come to terms with the new top transfer from Liverpool FC.

A sign of trust

Wirtz's commitment is seen as a significant signal of the club's management's trust in coach Arne Slot. The Dutch coach led Liverpool to the national championship in his first season, despite no major signings last summer. The only newcomer, Federico Chiesa, hardly played a role in the team. Now with Wirtz, Slot will have the opportunity to shape the team according to his ideas and further improve it. The summer transfer period has only just begun, so there could be many more exciting changes on the way, like Bleacher Report notes.

Record transfers of German players

Wirtz's impending move catapults him into the ranks of the most expensive transfers of all time by German football players. Here is a brief overview of the current records in million euros, based on data from Transfermarkt:

Wirtz's career is really taking off and football fans will be excited to see how the young star fares on the international stage. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transfer!

The complete statistics of the most expensive transfers of German players are available Statista visible.