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Liverpool have made headlines by signing German sensation Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a club-record $156 million deal, signaling a bold new era under head coach Arne Slot.
Who is Florian Wirtz?
Wirtz, 22, is an attacking midfielder hailed as one of the best young talents in world football. He rose through the ranks at 1. FC Köln before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2020. There, he became the youngest Bundesliga debutant in club history and quickly established himself as a creative force.
In the 2023–24 season, Wirtz was instrumental in Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten Bundesliga title run and their DFB-Pokal triumph, contributing 16 goals and 15 assists.
International Success
Wirtz has also impressed on the international stage with Germany, earning over 30 caps. He made headlines in March 2024 by scoring just 7 seconds into a match against France, one of the fastest goals in international football history.
Why Liverpool?
Liverpool beat out interest from clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester City to land Wirtz. His move comes as part of a major squad rebuild under new manager Arne Slot, who views Wirtz as the creative centerpiece of his system.
“I want something new — to go out of the Bundesliga and take the next step in the Premier League,” Wirtz said.
Transfer Breakdown
Fee: $156 million (includes bonuses)
Contract: 5 years
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Strengths: Vision, passing, composure, creativity
Bottom Line
Wirtz joins Liverpool as not just a record signing, but as the future of their midfield — a generational talent ready to make his mark in the Premier League.
