Florian Wirtz claimed that it was easy for him to decide to go to Liverpool and become the most demanding player in the club’s history. Merseyside Club paid an initial £ 100 million for WirtzWith the total fee, it potentially increased to 116 million (135 million) with supplements. This is also the most expensive German transfer in history.
Wirtz played a key role in winning Bayer Leverkusen in 2023-24 and last season was one of their key players. When he talked about his move to Liverpool, the 22 -year -old midfielder said he was waiting for a long time to complete the move to the premier Premier League champions.
“I feel very happy and proud. It’s finally done – something I’ve been waiting for for a long time. I’m really happy,” Wirtz said while talking to Jihotstar in an exclusive interview.
“I felt it was the right moment to take the next step”
Wirtz said he felt that the right moment was in his career to take the next step, and wanted to join the club that was ranked among the top three in the world. The German said he was convinced by the club’s vision and what they offer.
“I felt it was the right moment in my career to take another step. I wanted to join the club that ranks among the first three in the world, and in my opinion Liverpool is one of them. I saw myself in the best hands in Liverpool and I was really convinced by people, the club vision and what it offers.
Wirtz also thanked Liverpool fans’ support and said he could see the love he had received from them on the social media.
“I’d tell you, thank you for your support. On Instagram and elsewhere I saw how much they wanted me to join. I really look forward to playing in front of them and reaching great things together. I’m very happy and sorry for the long waiting.”
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Published on:
29. July 2025
