BREAKING: Florian Wirtz Joins Liverpool in Record-Breaking Transfer
The wait is over — and it’s monumental. Liverpool have completed the sensational signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, in what is now the biggest transfer in Premier League history.
The 21-year-old German international has signed a five-year deal with the Reds, with the club paying an initial £105 million and an additional £13 million in performance-related bonuses, bringing the total fee to an eye-watering £118 million.
Leverkusen had earlier rejected Liverpool’s opening £113 million proposal, holding firm until slightly improved terms were agreed. The deal eclipses previous records held by Enzo Fernández and Jack Grealish, and signals new manager Arne Slot’s bold intentions to reshape Liverpool’s midfield around one of the brightest stars in world football.
🗣️ “Florian is a special player. He sees the game differently,” said a Liverpool insider. “Slot wanted him from the start. This isn’t just a signing — it’s a statement.”
Wirtz was a key figure in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten Bundesliga title run under Xabi Alonso, and had attracted interest from Europe’s elite, including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. But Liverpool acted decisively — and won the race in emphatic fashion.
The attacking midfielder is expected to link up with the squad during pre-season and could feature on the club’s summer U.S. tour. Fans across social media are celebrating the arrival of the creative force they’ve longed for since the departure of Philippe Coutinho.
This signing marks more than just a marquee addition — it signals the dawn of a new era at Anfield.
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: HERE WE GO. 🔴🔥
