June 20, 2025 – Liverpool, England — European football has a new headline: Florian Wirtz, the 22‑year‑old German attacking midfielder, has completed a record-breaking £116 million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool, becoming both Liverpool’s most expensive signing and one of the priciest in British football history
Wirtz secured a five‑year deal after passing medicals at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre . Known for his flair, creativity, and finishing—scoring 16 goals and assisting 15 in 45 appearances last season—and earning Bundesliga Player of the Year, Wirtz arrives with a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting midfield talents .
Speaking upon joining, Wirtz emphasized his ambition: “I want to win everything every year!” He singled out helping Liverpool retain the Premier League title and make a deep run in the Champions League as top priorities .
Sporting director Arne Slot, freshly celebrated for leading the Reds to the Premier League title, sees Wirtz as the next piece in a bold project that includes recent signings Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. Wirtz reportedly rebuffed interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid to join Liverpool’s project—one he views as the right platform to achieve his goals
Strategic impact: Liverpool broke their own transfer record (£85 m for Darwin Núñez in 2022) and nearly eclipsed the British record. Wirtz is expected to amplify their creative potency, relieving pressure on key forwards and adding tactical flexibility .
As Liverpool prepare for preseason training on July 7 and opener against Bournemouth on August 15, all eyes are on Wirtz to deliver his promise: Anfield is now home to a player determined to chase every possible trophy, every season
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