Premier League champions Liverpool are on the verge of securing a historic transfer, agreeing a €150 million deal with Bayer Leverkusen for German midfield Florian Wirtz. The 22-year-old’s move to Anfield will shatter the English transfer record (previously held by Enzo Fernández’s €121M move to Chelsea) and mark the most expensive transfer in Bundesliga history, surpassing Ousmane Dembélé’s €135M switch to Barcelona.
The agreement includes €118M in fixed payments and up to €32M in performance-related bonuses, tied to achievements like Champions League appearances, Premier League titles, and individual accolades such as the Ballon d’Or . Wirtz has already agreed a five-year contract worth €10M annually (with potential bonuses), rejecting higher offers from Bayern Munich and Manchester City due to Liverpool’s promise of a central role in manager Arne Slot’s tactical vision.
In the 2024-25 season, Wiltz dazzled in both the Bundesliga and Champions League:
- 16 goals + 14 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.
- 5 UEFA Champions League Man of the Match awards in 10 games, including a decisive performance against Bayern Munich.
- 7.3 dribbles per game and 1.25 high presses per 90 minutes (德甲第一), blending creativity with defensive intensity.
