Fresh off a Premier League-winning campaign under Arne Slot, Liverpool are on the verge of landing a major coup: German superstar Florian Wirtz. The 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, widely hailed as one of the finest young talents in world football, is close to sealing a move to Anfield — and his potential salary has now come to light.
Slot made history in 2024/25 by becoming just the fifth manager to win the Premier League in his debut season, but he’s not resting on his laurels. He views Wirtz — a 30-cap German international — as a key addition to take Liverpool to even greater heights.
Liverpool had to flex serious financial muscle to outbid European giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. Their opening offer of £109 million was turned down by Leverkusen, now managed by Erik ten Hag, who are holding firm for a £127 million fee.
In a positive update for Liverpool fans, German outlet BILD reports that a five-year contract — running until summer 2030 — is nearly finalized between all parties involved.
Even more eye-catching is Wirtz’s reported wage. If the deal goes through, the attacking midfielder is set to earn a staggering £355,000 per week — surpassing club captain Virgil van Dijk’s £350,000 salary, and second only to Mohamed Salah, who remains Liverpool’s top earner at £400,000.
Wirtz would become the club’s second-highest-paid player, further underlining how highly he’s rated by Arne Slot and the Liverpool hierarchy. While negotiations are still ongoing, an agreement is said to be close, with confidence growing that a deal will be finalized soon.
In the 2024/25 season alone, Wirtz recorded a remarkable 31 goal contributions — 16 goals and 15 assists across 45 matches — showcasing his ability to dictate games and deliver in the final third. His elite passing range and creativity would bring a new dimension to Liverpool’s midfield.
Born in Pulheim, Wirtz came through FC Köln’s youth setup before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2020. Since then, he has developed into the heartbeat of the team, playing a pivotal role in their 2023/24 Bundesliga title-winning campaign. The next chapter of his career may now unfold at Anfield.
