But while Wirtz may be the most expensive signing in club history, he won’t be earning the most.

According to Sport BILD, Wirtz’s salary at Liverpool will be between €20 million and €22 million per year.

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So while Wirtz may be pulling the strings on the pitch soon, he won’t be topping the payroll charts at Anfield.

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Wirtz could have chased more money elsewhere.

Liverpool have already made two offers, the latest hovering around €130 million.

Leverkusen, though, want a bit more — between €140 million and €150 million — before signing off.

Names like Jarell Quansah were mentioned, though Harvey Elliott is now staying put.

As fans await the final green light, there’s been buzz around what jersey number Wirtz might wear.

27 shirt — a number that holds personal meaning from his early days at Leverkusen.

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