20 June 2025 – Liverpool, England
Liverpool Football Club have officially confirmed the signing of German international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a record-breaking transfer that has stunned the football world.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder joins the Reds on a five-year deal running until June 2030. The deal is believed to be worth an initial £100 million, with performance-based add-ons potentially raising the total to £116 million — setting a new club and British transfer record.
Wirtz, who played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen’s historic domestic double last season, completed his medical earlier today and was unveiled by Liverpool this afternoon. The German international was reportedly a target for several top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, but chose to make Anfield his new home.
“I feel very happy and very proud. Liverpool just feels right for me,” Wirtz said in his first interview with the club. “I want to win titles, improve every year, and give my best for the badge.”
Wirtz contributed 16 goals and 15 assists in all competitions last season and was widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting young players. His arrival marks a huge statement by new head coach Arne Slot, who is looking to reshape the squad and challenge for top honors domestically and in Europe.
The move surpasses Liverpool’s previous transfer record set by the signing of Darwin Núñez in 2022 and makes Wirtz one of the most expensive players in football history.
Fans around the world are already buzzing with excitement, and anticipation is building to see Wirtz don the famous red jersey at Anfield.
