The transfer saga is officially over — and it’s massive. Liverpool have pulled off one of the biggest deals in Premier League history, signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a blockbuster move that has stunned European football.
The 21-year-old German international has agreed to join the Reds on a five-year contract, becoming the most expensive player in Premier League history. The final agreement was struck just hours ago, with Liverpool paying a £105 million fixed fee and a further £13 million in performance-based add-ons, pushing the total package to a staggering £118 million.
This comes after Leverkusen had rejected Liverpool’s initial £113 million bid, holding out for slightly better terms and ensuring their star man departed on their conditions. Wirtz becomes the record signing in the Premier League, surpassing previous deals like Enzo Fernández and Jack Grealish — and underlines Arne Slot’s ambition to reshape Liverpool’s midfield around one of the most exciting talents in world football.
🗣️ “Florian is a special player. He sees the game differently,” said a Liverpool source close to the negotiations. “Slot wanted him from day one. This isn’t just a signing — it’s a statement.”
Wirtz, who was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga-winning campaign under Xabi Alonso, had been chased by several top European clubs including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. But it’s Liverpool who have won the race — and they’ve done it in style.
The German playmaker is expected to join the squad during pre-season and could debut in Liverpool’s upcoming U.S. tour. Fans are already buzzing across social media, welcoming him with open arms as the midfield maestro they’ve craved since the departure of Philippe Coutinho.
This is more than a signing. This is a new era.
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: HERE WE GO. 🫂🏴💣
