The Potential Transfer of Florian Wirtz: Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen
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The tug-of-war between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool FC over Florian Wirtz seems to be nearing a resolution, as per recent media reports. The two clubs are on the brink of reaching a final agreement according to "Kicker" and Sky Sports.
After negotiations on Friday, the parties involved came close to agreeing on a transfer fee of approximately 134 million Euros. However, the English soccer champions' offer of 134 million pounds (equivalent to around 150 million Euros with add-ons) is still below Bayer's demand of 150 million Euros.
While a verbal agreement seems to have been reached, according to Fabrizio Romano and several media outlets, the exact terms are still being hammered out.Wirtz, who is under contract with Bayer until June 2027, has reportedly agreed to the move, but is yet to undergo a medical.
In previous negotiations, Leverkusen rejected Liverpool's second offer of 118 million Euros plus 12 million Euros in bonus payments. The initial offer from Liverpool was 100 million Euros, plus 15 million Euros in additional payments.
Last year, Bayer's CEO Fernando Carro publicly stated that a minimum sum of 150 million Euros would be needed for Wirtz.
Insights
- ** proposed deal could break Liverpool's transfer record
- ** Wirtz has agreed to personal terms with Liverpool and is expected to earn a pre-tax salary of around £340,000 per week
- ** Wirtz is eager to make the move official pending finalization of the fee and medical tests
Breakdown of Negotiations
- Initially, Liverpool offered 100 million Euros plus 15 million Euros in additional payments, which was rejected.
- Leverkusen turned down Liverpool's second offer of 118 million Euros plus 12 million Euros in bonus payments.
- Liverpool's latest offer of 134 million pounds (equivalent to about 150 million Euros) has been proposed, but still falls below Bayer's demand.
Summary Table
| Component | Details ||-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|| Agreement Status | Verbal agreement in place, pending final sign-offs || Transfer Fee | €150m (approx. £126m) with add-ons (expected to be near £118–£126 million) || Personal Terms | Confirmed, salary ~£340k/week pre-tax || Medical | Scheduled after final fee agreement |
In summary, Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen seem to be close to finalizing the transfer of Florian Wirtz, with the deal potentially breaking Liverpool’s transfer record. Personal terms have been agreed, and Wirtz is eager to complete the move pending the finalization of the transfer fee and medical tests.
Florian Wirtz's potential transfer could set a new record for Liverpool FC, as the clubs are in talks for a fee of around 150 million Euros, according to recent reports. Wirtz has reportedly agreed to the move, and is scheduled to undergo a medical after the final fee agreement is reached.
