The deal, reportedly to cost over $150 million dollars, gives reigning Premier League champions Liverpool a marquee playmaker with versatility across the attacking parts of the pitch.

The 22-year-old registered 16 goals and 15 assists across 45 games in 2024-25, as Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga.

Liverpool have pulled off the headline signing of the summer as Florian Wirtz officially chooses Anfield over Bavaria. In a remarkable scoop from Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, it has been revealed that the 22-year-old German international turned down up to €24 million in wages to prioritise his role in Arne Slot’s sporting project.