Overview

• After passing his medical on June 20, Liverpool confirmed Wirtz’s arrival with a photo of him in the club’s jersey.
• The €150 million deal includes a fixed fee plus performance-based bonuses that rank him among the club’s priciest signings.
• He committed to a contract through 2030, citing a desire to leave the Bundesliga for a fresh Premier League adventure.
• Liverpool’s longstanding links to Germany, shaped by Jürgen Klopp’s tenure, were instrumental in securing Wirtz’s signature.
• English media have hailed the transfer as a major coup for Liverpool and a surprise setback for Bayern Munich.