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Anfield was set abuzz as the Reds captured the highly sought-after German prodigy, sending ripples through both the Premier League and Europe.

Keen to mark its authority following a 20th league triumph, Liverpool went all-in to secure the services of the ambitious 22-year-old.

After a lengthy period of rumors and outmaneuvering competition including Bayern Munich and Manchester City for his signature, Wirtz finally made the switch to Merseyside last month in a deal potentially setting a new record for British football at $156 million.



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The retired German international insists that had Liverpool's fierce rival Manchester United been the one to recruit Wirtz, his assessment would remain unchanged.

"Florian Wirtz is easily the best signing of the summer transfer window so far," Babbel told Gameshub.

"That was the deal of the year in my opinion and that isn't just because the Premier League champions signed him; if Man United had made the deal, it would be no different – he's a fantastic player that will add so much value to the team.

"No one was talking about Liverpool getting the deal done either.

Wirtz's move to Liverpool could go on to break the Premier League transfer record.

He further commented: "I would be surprised if a club managed to pull off a signing as good as Wirtz to Liverpool.

For me, there's no doubt that he's the best signing of the window."

During his five-year stint at Leverkusen, Wirtz proved himself as one of the world's premier talents, justifying the hefty sum disbursed by Arne Slot's team for his acquisition.

After being introduced as the Reds' newest star signing, Wirtz shared his thoughts on the high-profile transition.
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