Paul Joyce reveals how much Liverpool have actually paid for Wirtz and Isak this summer
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Liverpool completed the signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in June 2025 for an initial fee of £100 million, plus potential add-ons totalling £16 million. These add-ons will only be triggered if Liverpool win either the Premier League or the Champions League four times during Wirtz's contract, which runs until 2030. This transfer represents a club-record deal for Liverpool, making Wirtz the second most expensive player they have ever signed.
To manage the financial impact, Liverpool structured the payment to Bayer Leverkusen in five equal instalments across the contract period, easing the strain on the club's balance sheets. This approach is similar to the payment plan for Alexander Isak, another high-profile summer signing, whose fee will be spread over four seasons. By this summer, Liverpool will have paid a combined £51.25 million for both players.
Wirtz has started all of Liverpool's three Premier League games so far, but adaptation to English football has been gradual, partly because his initial opponents were among the most physical teams. Despite this, the club remains confident in Wirtz's ability to unlock defences and make a significant impact over time. Upcoming fixtures, such as the match against Burnley, are expected to present new challenges for him and the team.
The large investment in Wirtz is justified by Liverpool's long-term ambitions and the associated commercial and prize earnings expected from major trophies, which would cover the add-on costs. His transfer, alongside others like Isak, reflects Liverpool's strategy of investing in high-potential talent with structured financial planning to maintain fiscal stability while aiming for success on the field.
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