Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool's Battle for Florian Wirtz Nears Closure
Bayer and Liverpool near agreement in Wirtz-card stakes
In the heated contest between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool FC for the signature of Florian Wirtz, progress appears to be on the horizon, as per matching media sources. As per "Kicker", a definitive deal between the two clubs is tantalizingly within reach. On Friday, the key decision-makers nearly reached an accord regarding the transfer fee. The total reported sum hovers around the 150 million euro mark.
According to Sky Sports UK, Liverpool FC is now offering a whopping 134 million euros (approximately) including performance-based payments. Despite this offer, it still falls short of Bayer's required 150 million euros.
Sky Sports UK Germany also reports that a final agreement between the two clubs hasn't been sealed yet, although it's poised to happen. Wirtz is under contract with Leverkusen until June 2027, but it's claimed he has agreed to a transfer with Liverpool. Bayern Munich, who also expressed interest, had to abandon their pursuit of Wirtz.
Previously, Leverkusen rejected Liverpool's second offer, said to consist of a fixed sum of 118 million euros and 12 million euros in bonus payments. In their initial negotiations, Liverpool reportedly proposed 100 million euros, with an additional 15 million euros in add-ons.
Last year, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro declared that a transfer fee of 150 million euros would be the minimum for Wirtz.
Wirtz is eager to join Liverpool, turning down higher wages from Bayern Munich to chase a move to the Premier League champions. The potential deal is expected to break records, and all parties are optimistic about its successful conclusion, pending an agreement on the transfer fee.
Here's a summary of the reported figures and status:
| Category | Reported Details ||--------------|---------------------|| Transfer Fee | Leverkusen initially sought 150 million euros; Liverpool's third bid of up to 134 million euros (guaranteed plus add-ons) was rejected. A compromise around 118 million euros is expected[2][3][5]. || Personal Terms | Wirtz expected to earn approximately £340,000 per week pre-tax[2]. || Current Status | Close to reaching a full agreement; awaiting a potential fourth bid from Liverpool's side[2][4]. |
[1] - Leverkusen (dpa) - In the tug-of-war between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool FC over a transfer for Florian Wirtz, a resolution seems to be taking shape, according to matching media reports. As reported by "Kicker", the two clubs are on the verge of a final agreement. On Friday, the decision-makers came close to an agreement on the transfer fee. The total package is reportedly around 150 million euros.
[2] - Liverpool have an agreement in place with Wirtz on personal terms, with reports suggesting he will earn a pre-tax salary of around £340,000 per week. Bayer Leverkusen originally sought a transfer fee of £126 million, but there are indications that they might lower their demands to approximately £118 million.
[3] - Wirtz is keen on joining Liverpool, having turned down higher wages from Bayern Munich to pursue a move to the Premier League champions. The deal is expected to be record-breaking, and all parties are confident about its completion, pending agreement on the transfer fee.
[4] - According to a "Kicker" report, Leverkusen had also rejected Liverpool's second offer. This reportedly consisted of a fixed sum of 118 million euros plus 12 million euros in bonus payments. In the first round of negotiations, Liverpool reportedly offered 100 million euros plus 15 million euros in additional payments.
[5] - Last year, Bayer's CEO Fernando Carro had publicly named 150 million euros as the minimum sum for Wirtz.
- Despite Liverpool's latest offer of around 134 million euros for Florian Wirtz, it seems that Bayer Leverkusen is still holding out for the initial 150 million euros, as stated by CEO Fernando Carro last year.
- As the battle for Florian Wirtz approaches a close, both soccer and football fans eagerly await the potential blockbuster transfer, which, if successful, could set a new record.
