Liverpool’s £116 million Wirtz signing - Klopp backs record deal after title win

Liverpool has shattered the British transfer record by acquiring Florian Wirtz for £116 million, a move Jurgen Klopp fully supports as pivotal to sustaining their Premier League dominance after their 2024-25 title. This transfer marks a strategic shift to avoid past post-title pitfalls and signals Liverpool’s intent to remain at the summit.

Sources:
ThisisanfieldGoal+1
Updated 9h ago
Tab background
Sources: ThisisanfieldGoal
Liverpool has broken the British transfer record by signing Kai Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a staggering £116 million ($156 million), a move that signals the club's ambition to build on their 2024-25 Premier League title success.

The transfer not only marks a significant financial milestone but also a shift in power, as Liverpool managed to convince the Bundesliga's standout talent to reject Bayern Munich, traditionally the dominant German club.

Manager Jürgen Klopp praised the acquisition, stating, “It’s very difficult to strengthen them when you’re the champions. But Liverpool managed that. They’ve signed an exceptional talent in Wirtz.” This endorsement highlights the club's confidence in Wirtz's potential to become a central figure in their new generation of players.

The deal eclipses previous British transfer records, including the £106.3 million paid upfront in 2023, underscoring Liverpool's willingness to invest heavily despite already holding the Premier League crown.

This strategic signing reflects Liverpool's intent not to rest on their laurels but to continue evolving their squad with top-tier talent, ensuring sustained competitiveness domestically and in Europe.

“There are no reservations over the fee representing value for money, despite its scale,” analysts note, emphasizing the high expectations placed on the 22-year-old midfielder.

Liverpool’s record-breaking move for Wirtz is a clear statement of ambition, blending financial muscle with footballing vision to maintain their elite status.
Sources: ThisisanfieldGoal
Liverpool has signed Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Wirtz for a British record £116 million, marking a major transfer milestone. Manager Klopp praised the deal following their 2024-25 Premier League title, highlighting Wirtz as a key talent and signaling Liverpool's intent to strengthen despite championship status.
Section 1 background
The Headline

Liverpool breaks British transfer record with Wirtz

Key Facts
  • Liverpool smashed the British transfer record by signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for £116 million ($156m) in 2025.GoalThisisanfield
  • Jurgen Klopp hailed the signing of Wirtz as an exceptional talent and emphasized the difficulty of strengthening a champion team.ThisisanfieldGoal
  • Klopp expressed no reservations over the £116 million fee and expects the 22-year-old Wirtz to be a key player in Liverpool’s new generation of talent.Thisisanfield
Wirtz will become only the fifth player to move to (or within) the for over £100m.
ESPN India
1
The significance of Wirtz’s £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen has not only been felt on Merseyside, but throughout the and back in Germany. It is a transfer that demonstrates the shift in power back towards Liverpool, as champions and a side capable of convincing the Bundesliga’s standout talent to turn down Bayern Munich.
Thisisanfield
Thisisanfield
Legendary former Liverpool manager Klopp has now reacted to the club signing a player of Wirtz's calibre, as he hailed the Merseyside club for their activities in the transfer market on the back of their second Premier League title success in 2024-25.
Goal
Goal
Key Stats at a Glance
Wirtz transfer fee
£116 million
Goal
Wirtz transfer fee in dollars
$156m
Goal
Section 2 background
Background Context

Rising transfer fees set context for Wirtz deal

Key Facts
  • Jack Grealish's £100 million transfer to Manchester City in 2021 set a high benchmark but was considered underwhelming despite some success.1
  • Declan Rice's 2023 transfer to Arsenal for £100 million plus add-ons highlighted the rising value of midfielders in the transfer market.1
  • Moises Caicedo's 2023 transfer saga ended with Chelsea paying £115 million, illustrating the escalating transfer fees in recent years.1
  • Wirtz will become only the fifth player to move to (or within) the UK for over £100 million, marking a rare and significant transfer milestone.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Caicedo transfer fee
£115m
1
Previous British transfer record
£106.3m
1
Article not found
⌂ CuriousCats.ai

Article

‹

Source Citations