Liverpool Agree British-Record Deal for Bayer Leverkusen Star Florian Wirtz

Liverpool confirms British-record £116m deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, with the 21-year-old set to sign a five-year contract and become Arne Slot's key signing.

Liverpool has reportedly agreed to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz for a British-record transfer fee of £116 million. According to reports, the deal includes an upfront payment of £100 million, with potential add-ons and bonuses increasing the total to £116 million.

Wirtz is expected to sign a five-year contract at Anfield, as per reports from The Athletic, marking a significant addition to Liverpool's squad.

BREAKING: Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal for Florian Wirtz 🚨 pic.twitter.com/QeKhnnGLTr

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Florian Wirtz is set to become Liverpool's second summer signing, following fellow Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong, who joined the Reds earlier in the transfer window. Wirtz is expected to undergo a medical examination as part of the transfer process.

Florian Wirtz won more Player of the Match awards in the Champions League last season than any other player (5) ⭐️

It was his first time playing in the competition... pic.twitter.com/Fbv84ryCyS

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Wirtz has excelled in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons, becoming a crucial player under Xabi Alonso. He played a key role in Leverkusen's unbeaten 2023/24 title-winning campaign, contributing 57 goals and 65 assists in all competitions.

BREAKING: Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have come to an agreement on a British record deal for Florian Wirtz 🚨

The total package is £116.5m (€137.5 million), made up of a £100 m plus £16.5 million in potential add-ons. pic.twitter.com/HosbszL2r8

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 13, 2025

The 22-year-old won the Bundesliga's Player of the Season award for that campaign. Wirtz's Liverpool debut might come in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, given the Reds' absence from the 2025 Club World Cup.