Florian Wirtz has emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in European soccer in recent years, dazzling fans with his performances for Bayer Leverkusen. Now, Liverpool have reportedly secured his signing for €150 million—a staggering figure that has fans wondering whether this is the most expensive transfer in Premier League history.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool reached a verbal agreement with Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday for a deal worth up to €150 million, including add-ons. The move not only sets a landmark for the Merseyside club, but also represents a significant moment in the history of the league.
Once the signing becomes official, Wirtz will become the most expensive transfer in Premier League history. The German star will surpass Moises Caicedo in the top 1 position, who joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023 for €133 million.
Liverpool reportedly beat out Bayern Munich in the race to sign Wirtz. The 21-year-old agreed to personal terms with the Reds two weeks ago, and is now set to undergo medical tests and sign his contract in the coming days. With the 2025–26 campaign on the horizon, Wirtz is shaping up to be one of the season’s most anticipated talents.
Top 10 most expensive Premier League signings
With Wirtz’s deal pending official confirmation, here’s how the list of the Premier League’s most expensive signings would look:
- Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool: €150 million.
- Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion to Chelsea: €133 million.
- Enzo Fernández from Benfica to Chelsea: €121 million.
- Jack Grealish from Aston Villa to Manchester CIty: €117.5 million.
- Declan Rice from West Ham United to Arsenal: €116.6 million.
- Romelu Lukaku from Everton to Manchester United: €113 million.
- Paul Pogba from Juventus to Manchester United: €105 million.
- Antony from Ajax to Manchester United: €95 million.
- Joško Gvardiol from RB Leipzig to Manchester City: €90 million.
- Harry Maguire from Leicester City to Manchester United: €87 million.
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Wirtz set to break multiple records
In addition to becoming the most expensive signing in Premier League history, Wirtz will also set new records for both his former and new clubs. His transfer will become the highest sale in Bundesliga history, eclipsing Ousmane Dembele’s €135 million move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in 2017.
The deal will also make Wirtz Liverpool’s most expensive signing, surpassing Darwin Nuñez, who arrived from Benfica for €85 million. With so much expectation surrounding him, all eyes will be on the young German to see if he can live up to the price tag.
