When a talent like Florian Wirtz becomes available, it would have been foolish for Liverpool not to do everything they could to sign him.
It was an expensive transfer — £100 million upfront with a further £16 million in bonuses — but the Merseyside club managed to hold off rivals like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.
This signing sends a clear message from the Premier League champions: they’re determined to hold onto their crown in the 2025/26 season.
Liverpool also held talks with Kevin De Bruyne