In recent weeks, Liverpool have been working around the clock to get a deal in place for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
On Tuesday night, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the German is well on his way to becoming a Liverpool player, when he gave his signature message “Here We Go”.
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On social media, he wrote
: “EXCLUSIVE: Florian Wirtz to Liverpool, HERE WE GO! Liverpool have verbally agreed in principle with Bayer Leverkusen on a package worth up to €150 million including bonuses. The player side agreed two weeks ago, and the transfer is now imminent. Wirtz will undergo a medical test and contract signing.”
Following the news, fans have reacted with shock at the amount Liverpool are willing to pay for the 22-year-old.
One fan joked:
“Bayer Leverkusen laughs all the way to the bank – it’s not exactly typical Liverpool to overpay for a player.”
Another tweeted:
“Good player, but €150 million is crazy lol, what on earth.”
A third added,
“Madness.”
A fourth wrote
: “Liverpool really paid €150 million for Wirtz? We got Cherki, Reijnders and Rayan Aït-Nouri for less than €120 million.”
A fifth commented:
“How much?!”
Record Transition
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, the Wirtz transfer is on his way to breaking three records.
He wrote on social media
: “BREAKING | Florian #Wirtz to Liverpool is considered finalized! New conversations today. Full agreement in principle has now been reached with Bayer Leverkusen. After @FabrizioRomano: Transfer fee of up to €150 million including bonuses. Medical test remains.
– Most expensive sale in Bundesliga history – Most expensive signing in Liverpool’s history – Most expensive signing in Premier League history”
Reunion with Frimpong
Wirtz’s upcoming arrival will be music to the ears of Liverpool fans, who hope to see the team defend their Premier League title in the new season.
The German will also be reunited with his former Leverkusen teammate, Jeremie Frimpong, whose move to Anfield was confirmed last month.
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