Overview

• Florian Wirtz is on the verge of joining Liverpool in a £125 million deal, which would break the British transfer record.
• The 22-year-old German midfielder has reportedly opted for Liverpool over Bayern Munich, despite Bayern's public pursuit.
• Liverpool plans to offer Wirtz a long-term contract worth £16.8 million per year, keeping him below the club's top earners, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
• The transfer marks a strategic shift for Liverpool, moving from developing undervalued talent to signing established superstars.
• Wirtz's decision follows praise from figures like Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann, with the player expected to be a cornerstone of Liverpool's future.