In the most stunning transfer of the summer, Liverpool has officially completed the signing of German superstar Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that establishes a new British transfer record.
The total package for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder is valued at a staggering £116 million, making him the most expensive footballer in Premier League history.
The deal, confirmed on June 20, 2025, comprises a guaranteed upfront fee of £100 million, with an additional £16 million in achievable performance-related add-ons. This blockbuster signing surpasses the previous record held by Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo, whose deal from Brighton could reach a maximum of £115 million.
Wirtz’s arrival at Anfield is a massive statement of intent from the Premier League champions, securing one of the world’s most coveted young players after his sensational, title-winning seasons in the Bundesliga. The move underscores the immense financial firepower of the Premier League and sets an entirely new benchmark for elite talent in the global transfer market.
The 10 Most Expensive Premier League Players of All Time
The landscape of Premier League transfers has undergone a dramatic transformation. The following table reflects the latest confirmed deals, ranked by their potential total transfer fee, including all add-ons.
| Rank | Player | To | Fee (Potential Total) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Florian Wirtz | Liverpool | £116 million | 2025 |
| 2. | Moisés Caicedo | Chelsea | £115 million | 2023 |
| 3. | Enzo Fernández | Chelsea | £106.8 million | 2023 |
| 4. | Declan Rice | Arsenal | £105 million | 2023 |
| 5. | Jack Grealish | Manchester City | £100 million | 2021 |
| 6. | Romelu Lukaku | Chelsea | £97.5 million | 2021 |
| 7. | Paul Pogba | Manchester United | £89 million | 2016 |
| 8. | Antony | Manchester United | £82 million | 2022 |
| 9. | Harry Maguire | Manchester United | £80 million | 2019 |
| 10. | Josko Gvardiol | Manchester City | £77 million | 2023 |
Many Liverpool fans are unhappy with the amount the club paid for just one player, as they believe that players with huge transfer fees often fail to deliver for their clubs.
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