Liverpool supporters eager for clarity around Florian Wirtz’s highly anticipated arrival now have it, thanks to a fresh report from German outlet **Bild**.
According to journalists **Phillip Arens** and **Axel Hesse**, Wirtz has agreed to a **long-term contract with Liverpool running until 2030**.
### *Training & Debut Timeline Revealed**
* **First Training Session:** July 7
* **Debut Match:** July 13 vs Preston North End (at Deepdale)
* **Asian Tour Matches:**
* July 26 vs AC Milan (Hong Kong)
* July 30 vs Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan)
These dates effectively lay out the entire early integration plan for the 22-year-old German attacking midfielder, who enjoyed a standout 2024/25 season with **16 goals and 15 assists**.
### What This Means for Liverpool’s Preseason
Bild’s leak finally offers some concrete milestones in what has been a transfer window dominated by rumors and speculation. The **July 7 training start** and **Preston friendly debut** give fans a real countdown to Wirtz’s debut in red.
The move also follows a series of key squad changes:
* *Incomings:**
* Jeremie Frimpong
* Armin Pecsi
* **Departures:**
* Trent Alexander-Arnold
* Caoimhin Kelleher
### Big Statement of Intent
Securing a player of Wirtz’s caliber—who was a standout in Germany and Europe—sends a strong message: **Liverpool are serious about building on their Premier League title success** under Arne Slot.
With the **final fee details of Liverpool’s fourth bid** now aligning with his reported timeline, it appears increasingly likely that Wirtz’s arrival is no longer a question of *if*, but *when*.
