Florian Wirtz Set to Join Liverpool in Record £116m Deal

Liverpool are close to signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club-record £116 million. The German midfielder will have his medical in the next two days before being introduced at Anfield.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Liverpool have agreed with Bayer Leverkusen to transfer Florian Wirtz, a top European talent. The 22-year-old will arrive in Liverpool for a medical on Friday to complete the transfer. Wirtz will sign a five-year contract through 2030. The £116 million fee breaks Liverpool’s transfer record and may set a new Premier League record. Wirtz will be introduced as a Liverpool player after his medical.

WHY THIS TRANSFER MATTERS

Wirtz had a great season, helping Bayer Leverkusen win their first Bundesliga title in 2024-25. Wirtz, one of Europe’s most productive midfielders, scored 13 goals and assisted 12 in the league. This season, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League, two points behind Manchester City. Under new head coach Arne Slot, the club’s ambitions are evident with Wirtz’s signing. Jeremie Frimpong and Wirtz will strengthen a team competing for the domestic title and top spots in Europe.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

Wirtz’s arrival will have several consequences for Liverpool’s transfer plans. The club has suspended contracts for players like Milos Kerkez until Wirtz’s situation is resolved. Liverpool’s next preseason friendly against Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga runners-up, is scheduled. Fans are looking forward to seeing Wirtz play for Arne Slot. With key players like Darwin Nez and Luis Daz likely to leave, Liverpool’s transfer window could be interesting ahead of the new Premier League season.