JUST IN: Liverpool Agree Club Record Deal To Sign Florian Wirtz From Bayer Leverkusen

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June 13, 2025

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JUST IN: Liverpool Agree Club Record Deal To Sign Florian Wirtz From Bayer Leverkusen—-The fee is comprised of a €117.5m (£100m) upfront fee with a further €18.8m (£16m) in add-ons, with Wirtz expected to sign a five-year deal at Anfield.

It represents a club record fee for Liverpool and a potential British record transfer, should the add-ons be activated.

Liverpool had not intended to meet Leverkusen’s reported asking price of €150m for Wirtz, whose contract at the German club runs through to 2027.

The discussions — led by Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and Leverkusen managing director of sport Simon Rolfes — had been mainly focused on the structure and specifically payment terms, plus the nature of any add-ons.

Wirtz was also targeted by Bayern Munich this summer, but the Bundesliga champions were informed in May that the playmaker favoured a move to Liverpool. He visited the north west of England to look for a property to live in, should his move to England proceed.

The German midfielder recorded 16 goals and 15 assists in 45 matches last season as Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga and reached the Champions League round of 16, where they were defeated by Bayern. In the previous campaign, Wirtz played an instrumental role in securing his side’s maiden German top-flight title with an unbeaten domestic season, alongside reaching the Europa League final.

He scored 18 goals and assisted 20 in 49 matches, earning the Bundesliga player of the season accolade.

Communication between Liverpool and Leverkusen had been opened early in the summer transfer window as the English club met the €35million (£29.6m; $39.3m) release clause for Jeremie Frimpong. The signing of the Dutch wing-back, on a five-year contract, was announced on May 30 following the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid ahead of the Club World Cup.

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BREAKING: PSG Retain Champions League Title After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Arsenal

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BREAKING: PSG Retain Champions League Title After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Arsenal—-French champions edge Gunners 4-3 on penalties in Budapest to secure back-to-back European crowns.

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna. PSG became only the second club in the modern Champions League era to retain the trophy in successive seasons.

Arsenal made the perfect start to the final when Kai Havertz fired the Premier League champions into an early lead in the sixth minute, giving Mikel Arteta’s side hope of winning the club’s first-ever Champions League title.

The holders responded in the second half, with Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé converting a penalty in the 65th minute after a foul on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, bringing PSG level and setting up a tense finish.

Neither side could find a winner during the remainder of normal time or extra time, forcing the final into a dramatic penalty shootout. PSG held their nerve from the spot, while Arsenal defender Gabriel missed the decisive penalty, blasting his effort over the crossbar.

The victory caps another remarkable European campaign for Luis Enrique’s side, who reached the final after eliminating FC Bayern Munich in the semi-finals and entered the showpiece as defending champions.

For Arsenal, the defeat is a heartbreaking end to an otherwise historic season. Arteta’s men arrived in Budapest having won their first Premier League title in 22 years and reached their first Champions League final since 2006, but they fell just short of completing a memorable double.

PSG’s triumph further cements their place among Europe’s elite, while Arsenal will be left to reflect on a campaign that brought domestic glory but ended in European heartbreak.

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BREAKING: Liverpool Sacked Arne Slot With Immediate Effect After 2-Years at Anfield

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BREAKING: Liverpool Sacked Arne Slot With Immediate Effect After 2-Years at Anfield—-Dutch manager leaves despite Premier League success as Reds begin search for new direction.

Liverpool FC have reportedly parted ways with manager Arne Slot after two seasons in charge at Anfield. Reports on Friday indicated that the club decided to make a managerial change following an internal review of a disappointing 2025/26 campaign.

Slot’s departure comes just a year after he guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut season, becoming the first Dutch manager to win England’s top flight.

However, Liverpool endured a difficult title defence campaign, finishing outside the title race and facing criticism over inconsistent performances throughout the season. Reports suggest the club’s hierarchy concluded that a fresh direction was needed ahead of the new campaign.

The Dutch coach leaves Anfield with mixed memories — delivering the club’s 20th league title but struggling to maintain momentum during his second season.

Several reports have linked former AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as a leading candidate to replace Slot, although Liverpool are yet to officially announce a successor.

Slot, who arrived in 2024 following the departure of legendary manager Jürgen Klopp, oversaw 113 matches during his tenure and leaves having secured one Premier League title and a place in Liverpool’s recent history.

Tributes from supporters have already begun appearing online, with many thanking the Dutchman for delivering league glory during his time on Merseyside.

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