Liverpool sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a bold summer move as Arne Slot begins his reign with a marquee Premier League addition

Florian Wirtz transfer Liverpool saga is now official, as the 22-year-old German sensation completes a high-profile move from Bayer Leverkusen to Anfield.

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Liverpool confirmed the signing on Friday, marking the arrival of one of Europe’s most gifted playmakers in what is widely considered a major coup of the summer window.

Wirtz’s switch to Merseyside comes on the back of a stellar campaign with Leverkusen, where he was central to the club’s remarkable domestic double and Europa League final appearance in the 2023–24 season.

Despite a serious injury setback in 2022, he returned stronger, dominating the Bundesliga and playing a vital role in Leverkusen’s unbeaten league run.

The attacking midfielder joins Liverpool on a long-term deal after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms. Speaking to the club’s official media, Wirtz expressed his delight. “I feel very happy and very proud.

I was waiting for a long time – finally it’s done and I am really happy,” he said. “I want to have something completely new, to go out of the Bundesliga and to join the Premier League. I’m really looking forward to playing my first game.”

Wirtz reunites with former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong and becomes the marquee signing for new manager Arne Slot. The Dutchman, who begins his reign after Liverpool’s Premier League title triumph, is reshaping the squad with ambition and intent.

Slot now inherits a team on the rise, with Wirtz expected to inject further creativity and intelligence into an already potent attack.

His vision, technical control, and ability to dictate tempo have earned him 31 caps for Germany, and his performances at Euro 2024 have only added to the anticipation surrounding his Premier League debut.

Last season, Wirtz lit up the Champions League with six goals in nine matches, cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting young players in world football.

For Liverpool fans, his arrival signals the club’s commitment to building a side capable of not just retaining domestic success but reclaiming European glory.

“I would like to win everything every year,” Wirtz said. “Last season they won the Premier League so my goal is for sure to win it again and also to go further in the Champions League. I’m really ambitious.”

The club has yet to reveal his squad number, but one detail is already clear: Florian Wirtz has stepped into the Liverpool spotlight with purpose. His signing heralds not just a new chapter for the player, but a bold new era for the club.

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With pre-season fast approaching and expectations soaring, Wirtz’s unveiling is more than just a headline—it’s a message. Liverpool are ready to evolve, compete, and conquer once more.