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Hottest Goss: Florian Wirtz Pens Record-Breaking Deal with Liverpool! 🤩📝 Liverpool bagged top German talent on June 20, 2025, in a groundbreaking move that's made waves across the football world! 💥🔴🔗Photo Link
The 22-year-old prodigy, Florian Wirtz, leaves his Bundlesliga team, Bayer Leverkusen, to join the Premier League champions. Wirtz's contract extends until 2030 with an estimated primary salary of £200,000 a week. Buckle up, as we unveil the jaw-dropping transfer details that make headlines!
🌟🔍 Data Protection:Initial reports suggested Wirtz's flight to England on June 17 for a compulsory medical check-up, with "Bild" newspaper adding fuel to the fire by publishing photos of his arrival at Cologne Airport. The transfer agreement between Liverpool and Leverkusen has a whopping fixed sum, coupled with potential bonus payments of up to 150 million euros, making Wirtz the most expensive transfer in both Bundesliga and the Premier League's history. Only the astronomical transfer fees paid by Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar and Kylian Mbappé exceed this amount so far.
With a splashy £100 million initial payment and £16 million in possible add-ons, the deal amounts to a whopping £116 million – shattering both the club and British transfer records, previously set by Moises Caicedo’s £115 million move to Chelsea.
Fun Fact: Florian Wirtz isn't just a top footballer – he's also rekindling some old friendships! Joining Liverpool marks a reunion with his former Leverkusen teammate, Jeremie Frimpong – adding a personal touch to an already exciting start to his Liverpool journey.
🚀💪 Aiming for the Stars:Wirtz spoke openly about his hopes to help Liverpool continue their reigning success in the Premier League, along with making a deep run in the Champions League. Fans can expect official squad number details to be announced as the summer unfolds, likely coinciding with the unveiling of Liverpool’s new kits on August 1.
Inshort:💼 Transfer Fee: £100 million initial + £16 million add-ons = £116 million (new club and British record)📅 Contract Start: June 2025🏟️ Previous Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Florian Wirtz, now a part of the Premier League champions, has left Bayer Leverkusen with a record-breaking deal. His contract with Liverpool extends until 2030, estimated to pay him £200,000 weekly. This transfer, with an initial £100 million and potential add-ons, has broken both club and British transfer records, making it the most expensive transfer in both Bundesliga and the Premier League's history.
