Unending Drama Surrounding Friday Forever Concludes: Wirtz Edition
Get ready for one of the biggest transfers in Bundesliga and Premier League history! It appears that national sensation Wirtz will soon be undergoing his medical checks at Liverpool, with his debut expected soon after.
The transfer of German national football player Florian Wirtz to FC Liverpool is heating up. According to reports from The Athletic, the 22-year-old star from Bayer Leverkusen is set to undergo his medical examination at the English champions this Friday. All that remains is for him to ink the contract.
Both clubs have agreed on a transfer package that, according to sources, could amount to up to €150 million, including both a fixed sum and performance-based bonuses. Wirtz would break records as the most expensive transfer in Bundesliga and Premier League history, with only Neymar and Kylian Mbappé having higher transfer fees for Paris Saint-Germain.
Could Wirtz Make His Liverpool Debut This Month?
Last week, the Liverpool Echo reported that Wirtz could undergo his medical this week. Liverpool's preseason begins on July 7, and they play a friendly against Preston North End six days later. According to the report, Wirtz may make his unofficial debut for Liverpool in this match.
Just before Bayern Munich's club World Cup, their sporting director Max Eberl spoke about the failed negotiations for Wirtz. "Honestly, I'm not even sure if we could cover the price Liverpool is apparently paying," said Eberl in the team's quarters in Orlando.
Ultimately, Wirtz decided against Bayern and in favor of Liverpool after numerous conversations. "It was clear, the entire club made it clear that the player is exceptional, and we could have easily envisioned him joining FC Bayern," said Eberl. "Now he's made a different choice, even though our talks were incredibly positive."
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- Florian Wirtz
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- FC Bayern Munich
[1]: Overall, Wirtz’s expected transfer to Liverpool is nearly finalized with the scheduled medical on Friday, pending his signature on the contract. Assuming a smooth transfer process, Wirtz could feature in Liverpool's preseason friendlies leading up to the 2025/26 Premier League season, with his official competitive debut happening during the opening league fixtures in August, subject to Liverpool’s preseason schedule and any final decisions regarding squad integration.[2]: The transfer fee for Wirtz is reported to be £116 million, a potential Premier League record. This summer transfer marks one of the biggest Liverpool signings in recent history, following a series of other high-profile transfers and squad changes.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation regarding the transfer of Florian Wirtz to FC Liverpool, given its significant implications for sports entities and financial transactions. With Wirtz's actual debut expected soon after his medical examinations, football fans worldwide eagerly await his potential impact on the Premier League and Liverpool's competitive edge.
