Florian Wirtz is one of the jewels in German football’s crown. Ever since he burst onto the scene with a goal against Bayern Munich, it was destined that he would not only become one of Germany’s

Liverpool are on the cusp of making history. A £116 million fee for Florian Wirtz is set to become not just a British record, but a symbol of strategic ambition at Anfield. But as revealed by Swiss Ramble, the full commitment will stretch far beyond the initial fee, potentially soaring to £218 million when wages and add-ons are factored in.

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Manchester City at one time were looking to purchase Florian Wirtz until the finances of the deal took him out of their price range

Wirtz’s arrival undoubtedly upgrades Liverpool’s midfield significantly. At just 22, Wirtz already has a wealth of experience—boasting nearly 200 appearances for Leverkusen with 57 goals. His instrumental role in helping Leverkusen claim their first-ever Bundesliga title highlights his immense talent and match-winning capabilities.

An outstanding German talent declining Bayern will leave a bruise, even more so given that this was not just a financial decision

With Florian Wirtz set to join Liverpool for a club-record £100m, BBC Sport look at where the Germany midfielder will play.