US Edition
Liverpool agree record £116m fee for Leverkusen and Germany star Florian Wirtz
UNITED KINGDOM, JUN 13 – Liverpool's £116 million deal for Florian Wirtz includes £16.5 million in add-ons and surpasses the previous British transfer record, aiming to boost their Premier League title defense.
- Liverpool agreed a record £116.5 million deal to sign 22-year-old Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on May 23, 2025.
- The transfer followed Leverkusen rejecting an initial £109 million offer as the clubs negotiated a fee below their £150 million valuation.
- Wirtz, Bundesliga player of the year, scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists last season while helping Leverkusen win the league and cup double.
- The £116.5 million package includes £100 million upfront and £16.5 million in performance-based add-ons linked to Liverpool winning major trophies.
- Wirtz is on holiday and will undergo his medical next week before finalizing a five-year contract, marking Liverpool's largest-ever transfer fee.
177 Articles
177 Articles
Through his move to Liverpool FC Florian Wirtz becomes the most expensive German footballer. In contrast: his normality, with which he fits perfectly in England's north.
German footballer Florian Wirtz, one of the great promises of European football of just 22 years, became the most expensive signing of the English Premier League by being announced as a new reinforcement of Liverpool coming from Bayer Leverkusen for a figure close to 150 million dollars, according to British and German media.
English football champions Liverpool have officially confirmed the signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, making him the most expensive signing in the Anfield club's history. The young German believes Liverpool is the right club for him to progress and continue his success.
The German arrives by a record figure and aims to be the club's new offensive benchmark under the Arne Slot era
The German national player brings up to 150 million euros to his club Bayer Leverkusen. This makes him a record transfer in three respects.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
