German midfielder Florian Wirtz has officially become the most expensive transfer in British football history after completing his move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool on Friday for a staggering £116.5m (€137.5m).
The 22-year-old playmaker has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Merseyside club, with the deal structured as a £100m initial payment plus £16.5m in potential add-ons, according to reliable sources.
This transfer eclipses the previous British record of £115m that Chelsea paid to Brighton for Moises Caicedo in 2023, provided all performance-related bonuses are met.
High-Profile Signing Chooses Liverpool
Wirtz underwent his medical earlier on Friday after returning from holiday, finalizing the move that has been the subject of intense speculation. The talented midfielder reportedly rejected advances from Liverpool's Premier League rivals Manchester City, as well as turning down the opportunity to reunite with his former manager Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid.
Having spent his entire senior career at Bayer Leverkusen, Wirtz established himself as one of Europe's most promising talents. Last season, he demonstrated his exceptional abilities by scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists in just 25 starts as Leverkusen finished as runners-up to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
The German international leaves Leverkusen with an impressive trophy cabinet, having won both the Bundesliga title and the German Cup during his time with the club.
This landmark signing signals Liverpool's intent to strengthen their squad significantly as they aim to challenge for major honors in the upcoming season.
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