It is now official. The German nugget of Bayer Leverkusen Florian Wirtz officially engaged with Liverpoool this Friday for the sum of 137 million euros.
The German attacking midfielder becomes the 6th most expensive player in history behind Neymar (€ 222M), Kylian Mbappé (€ 180M), Philippe Coutinho (€ 135 million), Ousmane Dembélé (€ 135 million) and Joao Felix (€ 127 million).
A time announced in Bayern Munich, the German international finally opted for the Premier League and Liverpool for the greatest regret of the Bavarian club who loves to attract the best German players in his stable.
In comments reported by Welt am SonntagKarl-Heinz Rummenigge did not hide his disappointment at having lost the battle against the English club. “D'A general way, I think it's a shame. We have always had their philosophy that the best German players should play for FC Bayern. We have given everything, in this case, no one made an error. This is Florian Wirtz's decision, and we have to accept it. The big problem is the high wages. FC Bayern also feels it. Regarding the salaries of our players, we were somewhat generous-and we must say so in a self-critical way, “he said.
Wirtz happy to have chosen Liverpool
Florian Wirtz therefore officially becomes the most expensive German player in the history of football. By joining the Liverpool club, he has taken an important stage in his career. In the Premier League, it will be expected at the turn in a workforce which has just been crowned Champion of England.
The 22 -year -old did not hide his satisfaction at having signed in one of the most legendary clubs in Europe. “I am very happy and very proud. It’s finally done, and I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. It is finally done, and I am really happy. I am really impatient to live a new adventure. It was also an important point in my reflection: I wanted to live something completely new, to leave the Bundesliga to join the Premier League, ” He said on the official Liverpool website.
Before continuing: “I will see how I can do it. I hope to be able to do my best. I also chatted with players who played there and they told me that it was perfect for me, that each land was perfect and that you could enjoy every match. I’m really looking forward to playing my first game. »»
