Florian Wirtz before the record transfer: 150 million euros to Liverpool!
Florian Wirtz before the record transfer: 150 million euros to Liverpool!
Liverpool, Großbritannien - Today is a big day in German football! The switch from international Florian Wirtz to Liverpool FC is imminent. After weeks of speculation, Bayer Leverkusen and the Premier League association agreed on an agreement that could make Wirtz the most expensive transfer of a German player. The total amount of the deal could reach up to 150 million euros, such as the reported.
The 20-year-old Wirtz, who still has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2027, has impressively drawn attention to himself in the past three years. With a total of 140 Bundesliga missions and 35 goals, the offensive midfielder has conquered the hearts of fans in the storm. He also celebrated the championship title and the DFB Cup with Leverkusen in the 2023/24 season. The national coach Julian Nagelsmann sees the change as a "good step" for the talented player.
medical check and signing of the contract
After an upcoming medical check at Liverpool, Wirtz will sign his contract on the Angard Road. His annual salary is estimated at around 20 million euros, which will make him one of the highest paid players in the club. According to estimates, its current market value is already over 100 million euros - a clear sign of his huge potential.
Interestingly, FC Bayern Munich was also interested in Wirtz and was a favorite for a long time. But the association received a cancellation and ultimately had to come to terms with the new top transfer from Liverpool.a sign of trust
The obligation of Wirtz is considered a significant signal of trust in the club management in trainer Arne Slot. The Dutch trainer led Liverpool to the national championship in his first season, although no major newcomers were signed last summer. The only newcomer, Federico Chiesa, hardly played a role in the team. Now with Wirtz, Slot will have the opportunity to shape and further improve the team according to his ideas. The summer transfer period has finally started, so that there could be many other exciting changes on the march, such as Bleacher Report Notice.
Record transfer of German players
Wirtz ’upcoming change 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 millions of euros based on data from the transfer market:
| position | player | transfer amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Florian Wirtz | 150 million € (planned) |
| 2. | Alexander Isak | 100 million € |
| 3. | Jadon Sancho | 85 million € |
Wirtz 'career is just picking up speed, and football fans can be excited to see how the young star will do in the international stage. Stay tuned for further updates for this exciting transfer!
The complete statistics of the most expensive transfers of German players is on Statista
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| Ort | Liverpool, Großbritannien |
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