Florian Wirtz: Change to Liverpool - unification just before!

Florian Wirtz: Change to Liverpool - unification just before!

Leverkusen, Deutschland - On June 8, 2025, Bayer Leverkusen and FC Liverpool are located in intensive negotiations on the change of talented player Florian Wirtz. The association from Leverkusen has already rejected two previous offers from England, since the required transfer fee for Wirtz is around 150 million euros. Liverpool’s second offer that was around 130 million euros was not enough. A third, final offer is currently being prepared, which is expected to be around 140 million euros. This offer could consist of a fixed transfer fee and realistic bonus payments, whereby the details of these bonus payments have so far been unclear. The negotiations run without hustle and bustle because neither of the two teams participates in the upcoming club World Cup. However, both sides strive to complete the deal promptly. According to the transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, an agreement could be reached in the next few days.

Florian Wirtz, who had to struggle with a knee injury in the past time, showed up in good shape in the recently taken Nations League semi-final game against Portugal. He scored the first goal in a game that lost Germany 2-1. This match was Wirtz 'first game after Liverpool was interested in a transfer of over £ 109 million (around $ 148 million). His goal fell in the 48th minute after a nice interaction with Joshua Kimmich and was closed into the right corner with a header.

Wirtz 'role and transfer ambitions

The player is viewed by Liverpool as the perfect candidate for the position of the game maker in Arne Slots 4-2-3-1 system. Wirtz has gained experience as a wrong nine in a 4-2-4 system, which resembles Liverpool's style of play last season. He not only convinces as a scorer, but also as a creative midfielder. In the game against Portugal in question, he was placed on the left side of a series of three on the offensive and was able to demonstrate his playmaker talent several times.

Wirtz demonstrated his ability to advance the game and ensured numerous opportunities, especially in view of the departures such as that of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Despite the defeat, Wirtz stayed on the pitch to the end, gathered valuable playing time and also showed operational readiness by receiving a yellow card against Bernardo Silva.

Financial aspects of the transfer

The potential transfer by Wirtz is not only important for the clubs involved, but could also go into the history books of the greatest transfers in football history. In an overview of the highest transfer revenue worldwide it becomes clear that players like Neymar and Kylian Mbappé lead the top. If the transfer by Wirtz is realized, it could get into the list of the most expensive transfers, which further underlines the market value and the economic importance of German football.

The efforts of Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen about an agreement on this matter could soon bear fruit. Observers All countries are eagerly awaiting the decision of the clubs, which could possibly usher in a new era in Wirtz 'career.