Florian Wirtz Makes History with Record-Breaking Liverpool Transfer

8 September 2025 Football

Liverpool Secures German Wonderkid in Landmark Deal

Liverpool Football Club has completed the signing of Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz for a potential British-record fee of £116 million. The deal comprises a £100 million initial payment plus £16 million in add-ons, potentially surpassing the previous British transfer record of £115 million paid by Chelsea for Moises Caicedo in 2023.

Stellar Performance and Achievement

The 22-year-old German international has enjoyed an impressive final season with Leverkusen, contributing 10 goals and 12 assists in 25 starts as the team finished runners-up to Bayern Munich. This follows his outstanding 2023/24 season, during which he played a crucial role in Leverkusen’s historic domestic double, winning both the Bundesliga and the DFB Cup.

Statistical Excellence

At just 21 years old, Wirtz had already amassed an impressive record of 34 goals and 44 assists in 130 Bundesliga appearances. His impact on Leverkusen has been significant, with the team averaging 2.3 goals per game with him on the field, compared to 1.6 goals without him. He has also been instrumental in creating big chances, averaging 2.1 per game when playing.

Future Ambitions

Speaking about his move, Wirtz expressed his enthusiasm: “I will see how I can perform there. I hope I can do my best. I spoke also with some players who played there and they told me that it’s perfect for me and every pitch is perfect, you can enjoy every game. I’m really looking forward to playing my first game.” The ambitious youngster added that he wants to win everything every year, including helping Liverpool reclaim the Premier League title and progress further in the Champions League.

Liverpool had been monitoring Wirtz’s progress for some time, along with other top European clubs. Manchester City withdrew from the competition due to the escalating costs, while Wirtz chose Liverpool over Bayern Munich. He will join his former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong, who recently completed a £29.5m move to Anfield.