Florian Wirtz opens up on frustrating start at Liverpool after £116m move and reveals piece of advice he is sick of 'constantly' hearing
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Florian Wirtz, one of German football's brightest talents, has made a high-profile move to Liverpool FC, marking a club-record signing. On 20 June 2025, Liverpool secured the 22-year-old attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported base fee of around £100 million, plus potential bonuses that could raise the total to approximately £116-125 million. This transfer not only makes Wirtz Liverpool's most expensive acquisition, surpassing Darwin Núñez’s 2022 transfer but also positions him as the sixth most costly footballer ever, overtaking Enzo Fernández's move to Chelsea. Additionally, the deal sets a new record for Bundesliga transfers, outdoing Ousmane Dembélé’s previous record.
Wirtz rose through the youth ranks at 1. FC Köln before controversial circumstances led to his move to Bayer Leverkusen in January 2020, where he made his professional breakthrough. Internationally, Wirtz has represented Germany at various youth levels, notably scoring twice in Germany’s victorious 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship semi-final against the Netherlands.
He debuted for Liverpool on 10 August 2025 in the FA Community Shield against Crystal Palace, where he contributed an assist in a 2-2 draw, although Liverpool ultimately lost 3-2 on penalties. Five days later, Wirtz made his Premier League debut, coming on as a substitute during Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Bournemouth.
Wirtz's transfer and immediate impact underscore Liverpool’s ambition to strengthen their attacking options as they prepare for a competitive Premier League season ahead. The long-term contract underscores the club’s belief in Wirtz’s potential to be a central figure moving forward.
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