London: Florian Wirtz has officially joined the ranks of the most expensive soccer players in history after completing a blockbuster move to Liverpool on Friday. The German playmaker signed from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to £116 million ($156 million).
The 21-year-old’s transfer now places him among elite companies in global football, with only a few deals surpassing his fee. The record still belongs to Neymar, whose $262 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains unmatched.
That transfer more than doubled the previous high, set by Paul Pogba’s $116 million move to Manchester United in 2016. Wirtz’s signing signals Liverpool’s ambition to reshape its midfield and invest in long-term talent as the club continues its rebuild under new leadership.
The deal reflects the growing financial muscle of top Premier League sides and adds another high-profile name to Anfield’s legacy.
