Liverpool has agreed to pay a switch price of 116 million kilos ($157 million) for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, British media reported Friday.
The deal for the 22-year-old Germany worldwide features a assured 100 million kilos plus 16 million kilos in add-ons, which, if achieved, would make it a British file.
The Premier League file for an preliminary price was set when Chelsea signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for 106.7 million kilos ($131.4 million on the time) in 2023.
Later that summer season, Chelsea then agreed to pay as much as 115 million kilos ($146 million on the time) — with 100 million kilos up entrance — for midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
British media together with the BBC reported the Wirtz price — which might be a Liverpool file — with out citing a supply. Sky Sports activities reported the price to be 116.5 million kilos.
Wirtz’s transfer has been anticipated for a number of weeks and the participant has appeared to substantiate it himself on his Instagram account, dismissing experiences he requested for the No. 10 shirt held by Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
Wirtz is anticipated to endure a medical within the coming days forward of the signing.
Liverpool is aiming to construct a dynasty after profitable the Premier League title this season.
Wirtz would reunite with former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong after the Dutch proper again signed for Liverpool for a reported 35 to 40 million euros ($39.7 million to $45.4 million) final month.
Wirtz solely turned 22 final month however has been a key first-team participant for Leverkusen since he was 17. He was the star attacking participant within the workforce that received the Bundesliga and German Cup in 2023-24 with out shedding a recreation.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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