Liverpool have officially secured the high-profile signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in what is now the most expensive transfer in Premier League history.
The 21-year-old German star has committed to a five-year contract with the Reds. Liverpool will pay an initial £105 million, with an additional £13 million in performance-based add-ons — totaling a staggering £118 million.
Initially, Leverkusen rejected Liverpool’s £113 million offer, holding out until improved terms were agreed upon. The transfer surpasses previous record deals involving Enzo Fernández and Jack Grealish, and showcases new head coach Arne Slot’s ambition to rebuild Liverpool’s midfield with one of football’s brightest young talents.
“Florian is unique — he sees the game in a completely different way,” a Liverpool insider revealed. “Slot targeted him from day one. This move is bigger than a transfer — it’s a declaration of intent.”
Wirtz played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga-winning campaign under Xabi Alonso and had drawn attention from top clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. But Liverpool moved swiftly and decisively to land their man.
The creative midfielder is expected to join the squad for pre-season training and may appear on the club’s upcoming tour in the U.S. His arrival is being widely celebrated by fans as the club finally finds the kind of flair they’ve missed since Philippe Coutinho’s departure.
More than just a blockbuster acquisition, Wirtz’s signing symbolizes the beginning of a bold new chapter at Anfield
