It’s not every day that Liverpool breaks the bank, but when they do—like they’re doing now—it’s for a player they believe can define an era.
After weeks of anticipation, the club has finally landed German sensation Florian Wirtz in a headline-grabbing deal that could go all the way up to £116 million.
This isn’t just another signing—it’s the biggest transfer of the summer, and it has “game-changer” written all over it.
A Deal Months in the Making
Liverpool’s interest in Wirtz wasn’t exactly a secret. Mail Sport had already reported last week that the club was confident about getting him, and it turns out they were right.
After some fine-tuning around bonuses and performance-related add-ons, they’ve now struck a final agreement with Bayer Leverkusen: £100 million up front, with that figure potentially rising to a record-breaking £116 million if Liverpool wins big with Wirtz at the heart of the squad.
Behind the Scenes of the Big Move
Sporting director Richard Hughes took the lead on negotiations, and from Liverpool’s perspective, it’s a masterstroke.
Sources in Germany had already been hinting that this move was happening, and Wirtz himself has apparently been telling those close to him that the deal was “done” for several days.
The final pieces only fell into place in the last 24 hours, making it official.
Why Wirtz Chose Liverpool Over the Giants
The 22-year-old isn’t in England just yet—he’s currently on holiday—but he’s already scoped out homes in Cheshire, signaling how far along this transfer really is.
And here’s the kicker: he turned down some of Europe’s biggest clubs—Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid—all in favor of Anfield.
That’s a bold decision, and one that says a lot about Liverpool’s pull under new leadership.
A Star Player for a Shifting Squad
Liverpool sees this move as part of a broader plan to keep themselves at the top of European football.
They’re putting Wirtz in the same elite company as Virgil van Dijk and Alisson when it comes to transformative signings.
New manager Arne Slot has already spoken with Wirtz about playing in the coveted No 10 role, although the German is known for his versatility—he can easily shift wide, play deeper, or even operate as a striker.
Hinting at What’s to Come
Last week, while on international duty, Wirtz was asked if he was excited about joining Liverpool.
He just smiled and nodded—at the time, it could’ve been dismissed as politeness, but now we know better.
Behind the scenes, he’s said to be thrilled at the idea of linking up with stars like Mohamed Salah as Liverpool sets their sights on another Premier League run.
Big Summer Spending Isn’t Over Yet
Liverpool isn’t stopping with Wirtz. They’re also working on a deal for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
The Cherries want £45 million, but Liverpool is hoping to bring that number down.
Still, even if it goes through close to that amount, this summer’s spending spree is already approaching the £200 million mark—especially with two more £29 million signings reportedly done for right-back Jeremie Frimpong and Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Balancing the Books and Looking Ahead
Of course, with that kind of spending, some sales will be needed to keep things financially balanced.
But Liverpool isn’t done shopping yet. The club is still interested in bringing in a proper No 9 and another defender, suggesting there are more moves to come before the transfer window closes.
A New Era Begins
With Wirtz soon to be unveiled and other targets lining up, Liverpool’s summer strategy is becoming clearer by the day: go big, stay bold, and build a team capable of challenging for everything.
And if Wirtz lives up to the hype, this might just be the start of something very special.