German sensation Florian Wirtz has completed a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool for a reported $156 million, making him the most expensive player in British football history. The 22-year-old playmaker joins a stacked Liverpool midfield and is expected to bring creativity, vision, and firepower to Arne Slot’s title-defending side.
Florian Wirtz Joins Liverpool in Historic Transfer: Bundesliga Wonderkid Set to Light Up Anfield
Liverpool has made a monumental move in the summer transfer window, signing German midfield star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal reportedly worth up to £116 million ($156 million). The 22-year-old joins the Premier League champions as the most expensive signing in British football history, surpassing Chelsea’s fee for Moisés Caicedo.
Wirtz, widely considered one of Europe’s most gifted young talents, brings flair, creativity, and elite-level experience to Arne Slot’s midfield. The German international expressed his excitement about the new challenge in the Premier League, saying:
I wanted a fresh experience beyond the Bundesliga. Everyone I spoke to said the Premier League suits my game – I can’t wait to get started.
Florian Wirtz
A Meteoric Rise in Germany
Wirtz’s journey began at Bayer Leverkusen, where he debuted at just 17 years and 15 days old—setting a club record. He quickly became the Bundesliga’s youngest goalscorer in 2020, a record later broken by Youssoufa Moukoko of Borussia Dortmund. Despite suffering a serious ACL injury in 2022, Wirtz bounced back stronger than ever.
During Leverkusen’s incredible 2023–24 campaign, Wirtz was the creative heartbeat behind their historic double-winning season—claiming both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles. He registered 18 goals and 20 assists in that season alone, followed by 16 goals (including six in the Champions League) and 15 assists in the most recent campaign.
Leverkusen fell just short of a treble, losing the Europa League final to Atalanta and ending a remarkable 51-match unbeaten run. Still, Wirtz’s influence was undeniable, and Europe’s top clubs took notice.
Global Praise and National Importance
Wirtz’s talent has earned him praise from footballing elites. Former Germany and Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called him “the complete package,” while ex-Leverkusen striker Patrick Helmes said he might be “the best midfielder in the world.” Joachim Löw, Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning coach, highlighted Wirtz’s vision and playmaking instincts, comparing him favorably to Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala.
Now a key figure for the German national team, Wirtz missed the 2022 World Cup due to injury but featured prominently at the 2024 European Championships.
What He Brings to Liverpool
At Liverpool, Wirtz joins a dynamic midfield unit alongside Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch. He’s also reunited with former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong, who recently signed with the Reds.
With Mohamed Salah committing to a new deal and Arne Slot keen to make his mark in the Premier League, Wirtz’s arrival signals Liverpool’s intent to remain at the top of English and European football.
As one of the world’s brightest young stars, Florian Wirtz is more than just a marquee signing—he’s a player built for the spotlight. Anfield is ready. The Premier League is watching. Let the next chapter begin.
