Liverpool made it official: Florian Wirtz is now a Red. The German arrives from Bayer Leverkusen, where he put up elite numbers — 57 goals and 65 assists in 197 matches — and will now look to bring fresh energy to Liverpool’s attack. The club is counting on Wirtz to be the face of a new offensive era at Anfield.

A historic investment

The transfer of Wirtz made headlines, with the fee reportedly around €150 million, making it the third most expensive signing in football history — behind only Neymar’s €222 million move and Mbappé’s €180 million transfer, both to PSG.

The contract ties him to Liverpool until 2030, in a clear statement of the club’s ambition to stay at the top in England, where they’re the reigning champions, and to regain their place among Europe’s elite after a disappointing run in the last Champions League.

Time for decisions in the Reds’ attack

Wirtz’s arrival forces Arne Slot to make adjustments. The name most likely to depart is Darwin Núñez, who hasn’t fully convinced and looks the most vulnerable. His name has been consistently linked with a move to AC Milan, though nothing is official yet.

Meanwhile, Luis Díaz, Cody Gakpo, and even Diogo Jota may have a bit more breathing room… at least for now.

Wirtz and the challenge of living up to his price tag

At Anfield, the expectation is that Florian Wirtz will bring creativity, vision, and that spark that made him a star in the Bundesliga. But beyond talent, adapting to the pace and intensity of English football will be key if he’s to justify the massive fee paid for him. Because with an investment of this size, Liverpool won’t settle for anything less than a player worthy of its legendary history.