Wirtz struggles to justify £116m Liverpool transfer fee

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 15:03

Florian Wirtz has had a difficult start at Liverpool following his summer 2025 transfer for £116m.

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen, where he was a key player in their double-winning 2023-24 season. He has been disappointing for the Premier League champions, raising questions about whether record-breaking transfers deliver value and whether expectations around nine-figure signings are too high.

How it is being reported

• Florian Wirtz does not look like a £116m player but it is too early to write him offThe Guardian · 23 Sept, 14:33
• Do £100m transfers work? Liverpool hit major hurdle as record deals come under fireMirror Sport · 22 Sept, 12:41

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