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Liverpool edge closer to record signing of Florian Wirtz

Why Florian Wirtz To Liverpool Is Worth EVERY Penny

Florian Wirtz is undergoing a medical at Liverpool for a British record £116m transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, with the move imminent.
Liverpool's fourth offer, an initial £100m plus add-ons, was accepted after three previous bids were rejected by Leverkusen.
Wirtz chose Liverpool and agreed personal terms two weeks ago, despite interest from other major clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
The £116m fee makes Wirtz the most expensive player in British football history, surpassing Moises Caicedo's £115m transfer to Chelsea.
Wirtz was instrumental in Leverkusen's unbeaten domestic season, scoring 34 goals in two seasons and being named Bundesliga Player of the Year, following a recovery from a 2022 ACL injury.

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