Liverpool have agreed a €150m deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, smashing the British transfer record.
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- Liverpool secure Wirtz deal
- German to sign for €150m
- Smashes British transfer record
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Reds have spent the last few days in talks with Bayer Leverkusen and have now clinched a deal, reports Fabrizio Romano. Wirtz will now head to Anfield for his medical and to sign his contract.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Wirtz is considered one of the best attacking midfielders in world football after starring in Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title win in 2023-24, before scoring 16 goals and assisting 15 in the most recent campaign.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The deal taking Wirtz to Liverpool is set to beat the current British record, currently held by Moises Caicedo's £115m move to Chelsea.
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WHAT'S NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
Wirtz is set to star in a Liverpool side aiming to defend the Premier League title for the first time. He will join up with former Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, who has also signed for Arne Slot's side.