Florian Wirtz arrives in Liverpool for medical ahead of £116m move

Florian Wirtz will touch down in England today before undergoing his medical after reaching an agreement with Liverpool over the terms of a summer transfer, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.

The Premier League champions have agreed a fee of €136.3million (£116m), with €117.5m (£100m) due upfront and a further €18.8m in potential add-ons, to sign Wirtz.

The 22-year-old will finalise his medical on Friday before putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.

Plettenberg posted on X: “Today marks the big day for Florian #Wirtz at FC Liverpool!

“As reported, he is set to arrive today. Part 1 of his medical is expected to be completed later today if possible, with the medical to be finalised on Friday.

“His new chapter in Liverpool is about to begin.

“Contract until 2030. €20m gross/year + possible bonus payments. Transfer fee: up to €150m with ALL possible add-ons included.”

The deal will surpass the previous British transfer record of £115m that Chelsea paid Brighton for Moises Caicedo in August 2023.

It also breaks the Reds’ record transfer fee of £85m paid to Benfica for Darwin Nunez in 2022.

Wirtz turned down both Bayern Munich and Manchester City and is poised to join the Premier League champions in a club-record transfer.

Leverkusen rejected a second offer from the Reds for Germany international. Arne Slot’s side offered a fixed sum of €118m ($134m) plus €12m in bonus payments.

The Reds’ first bid for the attacking midfielder consisted of €100m plus €15m in additional payments.

Wirtz turned down both Bayern Munich and Manchester City

Wirtz has been a standout performer for Bayer Leverkusen in recent seasons, netting 16 goals and providing 15 assists last season.

Having established himself as a key figure for both club and country, he impressed notably at Euro 2024.

After five years at Leverkusen, where he played a vital role in their Bundesliga campaign during the 2023/24 season, the Germany international is eager for a new challenge.

Wirtz’s move will see him join former Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong at Anfield, following the Netherlands international’s £29.5m move.