Florian Wirtz is moving to England to Liverpool FC

Florian Wirtz is moving to England to Liverpool FC

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Florian Wirtz changes to Liverpool FC – record revenue


The move to the island had been home to, now it is officially: Florian Wirtz signs at Liverpool FC.

The change from national soccer player Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool FC is perfect. The 22-year-old receives a long-term contract from the English champions, as Liverpool announced. The traditional English club did not announce the exact term. “I am very happy and very proud,” Wirtz was quoted in the message. “Now it is finally time and I’ve been waiting for it for a long time.”

Because Wirtz had a contract with the Leverkuseners until the summer of 2027, Bayer receives a lavish transfer fee. According to media reports, it should reach a sum of up to 150 million euros, including bonus payments. Wirtz thus becomes the most expensive transfer of a German footballer.

According to the latest media reports, he rises directly to the top earners at Liverpool. The team of coach Arne Slot is to pay the exceptional one an annual salary of around 20 million euros.

National coach: Good step for Florian Wirtz

Wirtz had traveled to England for the mandatory medical examinations on Thursday, according to media reports, they were completed on Friday. After that, Wirtz signed his contract and initially returned to Germany.

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National coach Julian Nagelsmann had already spoken of a “good step” before the fixed transfer. “Because he can play in his position. This is a great environment, a great club,” said Nagelsmann.

Before Liverpool had emerged as a change destination for Wirtz, FC Bayern Munich was long as favorite for an obligation. The German record champion absolutely wanted to hire the creative player and noble technician dangerous. However, Bayern received a cancellation.

Honorary President Uli Hoeneß or Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had repeatedly worn the desire that the club had to do everything to bring Wirtz to Munich. At the German champion, Wirtz should conjure up together with Jamal Musiala – as in the national team. The two should shape a new era of Munich.

Doubles winner with Bayer Leverkusen

Wirtz, born in Pulheim in Rhineland, was moved to Leverkusen in January 2020 when the 16-year-old from 1. FC Köln. At the age of 17 he made his debut in the Bundesliga. In the highest German football class, Wirtz also showed his exceptional talent early on.

The magic foot rose to the world class player in Leverkusen. Under coach Xabi Alonso, who left Bayer 04 towards Real Madrid, Wirtz became German champion and DFB Cup winner in the 2023/24 season. He played a very crucial role and scored eleven goals in the league alone.

In total, Wirtz has played 140 Bundesliga games so far and scored 35 times. So far, he has been running 31 times for the German national team. He scored seven goals. With his move to the Anfield Road, Leverkusen loses his best player and the Bundesliga one of her most spectacular footballers.

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Source: Stern

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