Liverpool have agreed in principle to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an £100 million guaranteed fee—plus up to £16 million in add-ons—bringing the potential total to £116 million, marking a new British transfer record. 

 A Record-Breaking Fee

The deal overtakes Chelsea’s £115 million move for Moisés Caicedo in 2023.
This amount also surpasses Liverpool’s previous record £85 million signing of Darwin Núñez.

The Player & Timeline

Wirtz, age 22, recently named 2023–24 Bundesliga Player of the Year, has already agreed personal terms with Liverpool and is expected to complete a medical next week .
Despite interest from Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, Wirtz is reportedly determined to join Liverpool.

 Deal Structure

Previous offers of £109 million and £113 million were rejected before the final structure was settled at £100m + £16m add-ons 
A formal announcement is expected after the transfer window opens on June 16, pending the medical and necessary paperwork 

 What He Brings to Liverpool

With 34 goals and 33 assists over the past two seasons and a Bundesliga title under his belt, Wirtz’s creativity and versatility make him one of Europe’s most highly rated talents.

Manager Arne Slot views him as a perfect midfield playmaker—potentially complementing or repositioning Mohamed Salah, according to former striker Stan Collymore.

 Strategic Implications

The transfer reflects Liverpool’s aggressive investment push under Slot, who’s already secured Jeremie Frimpong (£29.5 m) and Giorgi Mamardashvili talksport.com+3theguardian.com+3thetimes.co.uk+3.
This deal positions Liverpool to reclaim their status as European heavyweights and potentially overhaul their midfield dynamics.
 
 

Final Take

Florian Wirtz’s move to Liverpool isn’t just a transfer—it’s a statement. A British record fee, a young Bundesliga star, and a manager willing to shake up the squad: this is more than business—it’s ambition. With possibilities of rival bids from Bayern, City, and Madrid shut down, Anfield could soon be home to Europe’s hottest creative talent.