Florian Wirtz tells Liverpool fans what he really thinks about his £116m fee
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Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool in June 2025 set several significant records. Liverpool agreed a club-record fee, reported around £100 million plus bonuses (totalling potentially £116-117 million base fee with additional add-ons), making it one of the most expensive signings in football history and the largest in Bundesliga history.
This deal surpassed the transfer fees of Enzo Fernández to Chelsea (£106.8 million) and replaced Ousmane Dembélé's Bundesliga record. It also became a potential British record transfer fee if all add-ons are activated. This surpassed Liverpool's previous record of Darwin Núñez's transfer from Benfica in 2022.
Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen on a long-term contract. Critics and analysts discussed the high fee extensively, with some sources considering it a high-risk investment due to the enormous financial commitment Liverpool undertook.
Wirtz made his first appearance for Liverpool on 10 August 2025 in the FA Community Shield against Crystal Palace, where he provided an assist in a 2–2 draw that ended with Liverpool losing on penalties. His Premier League debut followed on 15 August 2025, coming late in the 4–2 victory against Bournemouth.
Negotiations saw Liverpool resisting demands for a €150 million fee, eventually agreeing to around €117.5 million plus bonuses. This transfer was confirmed by multiple sources, including well-known journalists and Liverpool fan channels, emphasizing its importance to the club's transfer strategy for that season.
Overall, Liverpool's acquisition of Florian Wirtz marked a strategic major signing, demonstrating their ambition to bolster the squad with a young, talented playmaker at a record-breaking price.
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