LIVERPOOL – in a move that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Liverpool has reportedly finalized the acquisition of german sensation Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer fee is anticipated to be between €137 million and €150 million, potentially making him one of the most expensive players in history.

British media outlets reported Friday that Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen reached an agreement for the transfer of the 22-year-old offensive midfielder. the initial fee is said to be around £100 million (approximately €118 million),but with performance-based bonuses,the total could rise to £116 million (€137 million).

wirtz Set to Undergo Medical Examination

The amount of the transfer should even amount to 150 million euros, bonus included.

German media sources corroborate the agreement, suggesting the final transfer sum could reach €150 million, including all bonus clauses. According to the German publication Kicker, only a medical examination stands between Wirtz and his move to Anfield.

A Historic Transfer

If the reported figures are accurate, the transfer of Florian Wirtz would rank among the most expensive in football history. Only Neymar’s €220 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and Kylian Mbappé’s €180 million transfer to the same club would surpass it.Wirtz would become Liverpool’s and the English League’s most expensive signing ever.

Reports indicate that a conversation with Liverpool’s coach,Arne Slot,played a crucial role in convincing Wirtz to choose Liverpool over othre interested clubs,including Bayern Munich. Wirtz will join a midfield already boasting talents such as Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. The team’s attacking options include mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo.