Wirtz's Liverpool Move is On: What You Need to Know
Framing the story differently: External report concludes the perpetual Wirtz drama on a Friday
Get ready for a record-breaking transfer in the Bundesliga and English Premier League! It looks like Germany's star player, Florian Wirtz, will officially join FC Liverpool soon. Here's the lowdown on the much-anticipated move!
The Record Breaker
According to reports from The Athletic, Wirtz is all set to undergo his medical exam at Liverpool this coming Friday. As soon as he passes the check-up and signs on the dotted line, the 22-year-old from Bayer Leverkusen will make history with the most expensive transfer in both the Bundesliga and Premier League, potentially worth up to €150 million[1][2][3]. Only the transfers of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé at Paris Saint-Germain have exceeded this figure to date.
Timeline for Wirtz's Liverpool Debut
Although no exact date has been confirmed for Wirtz's first game with the English champions, the Liverpool Echo reports that he might even make an unofficial debut during a friendly match against Preston North End on July 13, just a few days after Liverpool's preseason kick-off on July 7[4].
A Different Decision
Before Wirtz made the decision to join Liverpool, he held prolonged discussions with Bayern Munich's sporting director, Max Eberl. However, in an interview, Eberl suggested that financial constraints may have played a role in the transfer falling through. "I don't even know if we could have afforded the price that Liverpool now apparently has to pay," admitted Eberl[5]. Despite his phenomenal talent and the excellent rapport between the player and Bayern, Wirtz decided to choose Liverpool instead. "The whole club clearly stated that he's outstanding. And we could easily have envisioned him joining FC Bayern," explained Eberl[5].
Sources:
[1] ntv.de
[2] dbe/dpa
[3] The Athletic
[4] Liverpool Echo
[5] Interview with Max Eberl in the team quarters in Orlando
Keywords:
- Florian Wirtz
- FC Liverpool
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FC Bayern Munich
Footnote: Enrichment information provided for your convenience, but not essential for understanding the article.
Enrichment Data:
- Florian Wirtz's Medical Check:Wirtz is scheduled to undergo his medical examination with Liverpool on Friday, as part of the transfer from Bayer Leverkusen[1][2][3].
- Potential Debut:Wirtz's debut for Liverpool has not been confirmed, but it could occur in the beginning of the new season, depending on his integration and Liverpool's preseason schedule[4].
- Transfer Details:The proposed transfer is expected to be a record-breaking deal for Liverpool, with a fee of £116 million including performance-based add-ons[2][3]. Wirtz will sign a five-year contract with the club upon finalizing the move[3].
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation concerning Florian Wirtz's potential move to FC Liverpool, given the significant financial implications of the transfer. Meanwhile, European football leagues and the Premier League are preparing for an unprecedented shake-up due to the influx of funds from this transfer.
