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Florian Wirtz has joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in a British-record transfer deal worth up to £116 million with add-ons. The 22-year-old midfielder was targeted by top clubs including Bayern Munich and Manchester City, but Liverpool secured his signature, marking a major statement in the transfer window.

Wirtz has quickly adapted to life at Liverpool since his move in June 2025. He scored his first goal for the club in a preseason match against Yokohama F. Marinos and delivered a strong performance in a 3-2 win over Athletic Club. Despite the hefty price tag, he states he does not feel pressured by the expectations placed on him. Instead, his focus remains on playing football and integrating smoothly into the team.

"I don't think about this," Wirtz said regarding the transfer fee. "I just want to play football. How much money the clubs pay between each other doesn't matter." The German international expressed enthusiasm about playing at Anfield and competing in the Premier League for the first time, highlighting his desire to learn and improve in the more challenging environment.

Wirtz aims to find the right spaces on the pitch to be effective and create scoring opportunities, embracing the challenge of adapting to a new league. His positive start indicates Liverpool’s confidence in him as a key player to help retain the Premier League title and contribute to the club's ambitions this season.

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