Liverpool Secures Record €150M Florian Wirtz Transfer from Bayer Leverkusen

Liverpool has reached a verbal agreement to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a record-breaking fee of around €150 million, including add-ons, making it the most expensive transfer in the club's history. Wirtz, a 22-year-old midfielder who scored 18 goals and provided 20 assists last season, chose Liverpool over other suitors including Manchester City, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. The deal has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some criticizing the high cost and expressing concerns about the inflation of transfer fees in football. Liverpool's acquisition of Wirtz follows significant summer transfer activity across the Premier League, with clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea also involved in major deals. While Liverpool solidifies their squad, Chelsea is reportedly looking to terminate Axel Disasi's contract as part of their own roster changes. The transfer window remains highly active, with the next reopening scheduled for June 16 to coincide with the Club World Cup stages.