The transfer market has not yet been as busy as it was for the FIFA Club World Cup. However, the superpower clubs have started to recruit their favorite players. Although Liverpool had already held preliminary talks with German youngster Florian Wirtz. Now the official announcement has come. The Allreds have taken this attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen for the highest price in their history.
The club’s record fee with the 22-year-old Virtz is 116 million pounds. In Bangladeshi currency, which is about 1908 crore taka. He has a contract with Arne Slott’s team for 5 years, i.e. until 2030. Where he will be paid 100 million pounds initially. Liverpool will pay the remaining 16 million pounds subject to ‘add-ons’ and other conditions. Virtz’s medical examination has already been completed on Friday.
According to a BBC report, the price of this German talent has broken not only Liverpool, but also the previous record of the British transfer market. In 2023, former Premier League champions Chelsea brought Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Portuguese club Benfica for 107 million pounds. Breaking that record, the club took Moises Caiquedo for 115 million pounds in the same year. Anfield club Liverpool has surpassed them this time. Which is the club’s second biggest signing before the start of the new season. Virtz scored 57 goals in 197 matches for Leverkusen. Since his debut in 2020, he has provided the third-most assists in the Bundesliga with 44 and created the second-most chances from open play with 253.
Previously, the record for the highest transfer fee in Liverpool’s history was currently held by Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez. The club spent 85 million euros (about 73 million pounds) to bring the striker to the team from Benfica. However, the BBC says that Liverpool took Virgil van Dijk for an even higher price (75 million pounds) in 2018. Although Wirtz made history for Allred and the Premier League, there are still some bigger records in the transfer market that are still intact.
Neymar: $262 million (€222 million)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) signed Brazilian star Neymar Jr. from Barcelona in 2017 for a world record transfer fee. The record that caused a stir in world football still stands at the top. A year earlier, Manchester United signed Paul Pogba from Juventus for $116 million. Which was a world record at the time.
Kylian Mbappe: $216 million (€180 million)
A few weeks after taking Neymar, PSG bought Mbappe from another French club, Monaco, for $216 million.
Philippe Coutinho: $192 million (€160 million)
Barcelona, who sold Neymar for a record price, set the next record. A year later, they bought another Brazilian playmaker, Coutinho, from Liverpool for $192 million.
Moises Caiquedo: $146 million (£115 million)
Chelsea bought the Ecuadorian midfielder from Brighton in 2023 for the highest fee in British club history, $146 million.
In addition, Atletico Madrid bought Portuguese forward Joao Felix from Benfica for $140 million in 2019, Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in 2023, and another Portuguese star, Antoine Griezmann, for $134 million in 2019.
FAQ
Who is Florian Wirtz?
Florian Wirtz is a talented German attacking midfielder known for his creativity, vision, and technical skills. He previously played for Bayer Leverkusen.
Why is this deal considered a record?
This is the highest amount Liverpool has ever spent on a player, surpassing their previous transfer records.
When was the transfer confirmed?
The deal was officially confirmed during the 2025 summer transfer window, though the exact date may vary depending on announcements.
What position does Wirtz play?
Wirtz primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but can also operate on the wings or in a deeper creative role.
What does Wirtz bring to the Liverpool squad?
He adds creativity, quick passing, strong dribbling, and goal-scoring ability—traits that fit well with Liverpool’s attacking style.
