'I feel sorry for Florian Wirtz for joining Liverpool - and £65m for Nick Woltemade is financial MADNESS': Bitter Bayern Munich chief lays into Reds and Newcastle's transfer business
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Liverpool have agreed a British record transfer deal to sign German football prodigy Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, with the fee set at a base £100 million and potential add-ons increasing it to £116 million. The agreement, finalized after Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen negotiated the details, includes bonuses tied to winning major trophies such as the Premier League and the Champions League with Wirtz playing a central role[1].
Wirtz, described as a "once in a century talent," has attracted strong interest from top clubs including Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, but Liverpool secured his signature by meeting the club’s financial demands, which reportedly total around €137.5 million including bonuses[2]. Despite Bayern Munich’s interest, they admitted they could not match Liverpool’s willingness to pay, leading to a bitter reaction from their sporting director, who criticized Liverpool and Newcastle's transfer spending as "financial madness"[2].
The 22-year-old midfielder has made just under 200 Bundesliga appearances for Leverkusen and contributed significantly with 122 goal involvements. He is renowned for his creative playmaking, goal scoring, and ability to influence matches decisively. Liverpool see Wirtz as a player capable of elevating their squad’s performance by an estimated 5 to 10 percent, adding to their Champions League-winning core and Premier League ambitions[3].
Wirtz is expected to undergo a medical after his holiday and has expressed a strong desire to join Liverpool, dismissing other suitors. His arrival marks the most high-profile signing of the summer window and signals Liverpool’s intent to strengthen their squad with world-class talent[1][2].
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