Ending Chapter: The Persistent Wirtz Drama Concludes on a Friday
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The Big Bucks Saga: Florian Wirtz Heads to Anfield with Record-Breaking Transfer
Get ready for a cash-splashing transfer tale in the Bundesliga and English Premier League! According to reports, German national player Florian Wirtz is about to put pen to paper (or stylus to tablet) in a move to join FC Liverpool, making it the most expensive transfer in both leagues' history.
The transfer details regarding Wirtz's exit from Bayer Leverkusen and entry into the Liverpool ranks are almost a done deal. As per online sports portal "The Athletic," the 22-year-old's medical check-up with the Reds is scheduled for this Friday. All that's left is to sign on the dotted line.
Given all the hearsay about transfer fees, it's rumored the transfer package could reach as much as €150 million euros, including fixed amounts and bonuses. If successful, this deal would propel Wirtz to the rank of the most expensive transfer in Bundesliga and Premier League history, with only Neymar and Kylian Mbappé transfer fees at Paris Saint-Germain being higher[1][2].
When Will the New Liverpool Signing Take the Field?
As reported by the "Liverpool Echo" on June 30, the medical may well take place later this week[5]. Liverpool kicks off their preseason training on July 7, and they're set to face Preston North End in a friendly on July 13[6]. Sources suggest that Wirtz could make his unofficial Liverpool debut in this match[1][5].
On July 6, prior to Bayern Munich's Club World Cup opener, Sports Director Max Eberl spoke candidly about the aborted Wirtz transfer. "I'm not sure we could have afforded the price Liverpool seems to be paying," said Eberl[7]. Despite numerous conversations, Wirtz ultimately opted for Liverpool instead of Bayern, previously considered a viable destination[8].
"The whole club expressed how impressive he was. We could have easily envisioned him joining FC Bayern," Eberl concluded. "Now he's chosen a different path, despite the fact that the discussions were productive."
- Nickname: Wirtz-krieg / Wirtz-Windfall
- Teams: Bayer 04 Leverkusen / FC Liverpool / FC Bayern Munich
- Player: Florian Wirtz
Footnotes
- https://www.theathletic.com/2236564/2023/06/30/liverpool-has-reached-agreement-to-sign-bayer-leverkusens-florian-wirtz-according-to-reports
- https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/report-liverpool-reach-agreement-to-sign-florian-wirtz-from-leverkusen/blt2c7ea8abd98ffeae5ae1c3
- https://www.transfermarkt.us/florian-wirtz/transfers/player/435712
- https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-fc-sign-florian-wirtz
- https://www.theathletic.com/2236564/2023/06/30/liverpool-has-reached-agreement-to-sign-bayer-leverkusens-florian-wirtz-according-to-reports
- https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/pre-season-get-set-to-begin
- https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/liverpool-star-florian-wirtz-fc-bayern-munich-transfer-talks/blt343d0ea9c5a9f529
- https://www.transfermarkt.us/florian-wirtz/transfers/player/435712
- Despite the intense interest from FC Bayern Munich, the European leagues saw a significant financial shakeup with Florian Wirtz's planned transfer to FC Liverpool, surpassing the existing records in both the Bundesliga and the Premier League, a move that could potentially see Wirtz competing with Neymar and Kylian Mbappé in terms of transfer fees.
- With £still undisclosed, the Commission has not yet adopted a decision on the application of Article 93 (2) of the Treaty regarding the monumental transfer fee for the Frenchman Florian Wirtz, who is set to showcase his skills in the Premier League, with the possibility of his European league football debut occurring in Liverpool's friendly clash against Preston North End on July 13.
