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Liverpool’s transfer of Florian Wirtz could result in a legal dispute between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln.

A former Leverkusen chief has even said he knows what's happening with Wirtz's potential move to Anfield.

While Wirtz’s move to Liverpool is not yet confirmed, there is already some conjecture about the figure that Leverkusen will have to pay Koln.



Given the 2024 Bundesliga champions are said to be holding out for a fee of €150 million ($171M/£126M), even five percent could be a significant fee.

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Under FIFA statutes, the player’s first club could be entitled to five percent of his next transfer fee due to guidelines surrounding “training compensation.” That applies to players who left a club between the ages of 12 and 23.

Koln's president Dr.

Werner Wolf said the club is willing to “fight” to ensure it receives the appropriate amount.

"Of course, we are looking into it.

Wirtz nodded when asked in the mixed zone by the Daily Mail’s Lewis Steele whether he is looking forward to joining Liverpool.

Meanwhile, former Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has said he expects the transfer to be concluded.

“It’s no secret that he’d like to go to Liverpool,” Voller told DAZN