Fabrizio Romano Confirms Florian Wirtz to Liverpool is ‘100% Done’ | OneFootball

Liverpool Beat Rivals to Sign Florian Wirtz in Stunning Transfer Coup

Liverpool have pulled off a sensational coup in the transfer market, with the signing of Florian Wirtz now “100% done,” according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Bayer Leverkusen star, widely regarded as one of the brightest attacking midfielders in Europe, has chosen Anfield as his next destination, turning down strong interest from Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Romano confirmed on Tuesday that “Liverpool verbally agree deal in principle with Bayer Leverkusen for package reaching €150m add-ons included,” adding that the “player side already agreed two weeks ago with move now imminent” and that “Wirtz set for medical and contract signing.”

The 22-year-old German international, currently on holiday, is expected to complete his move following a medical once the transfer window reopens on 16 June. This delay is due to FIFA Club World Cup regulations.

Behind the Deal: Slot’s Role and Player Decision

This wasn’t a transfer engineered overnight. Initial speculation linked Wirtz with Manchester City, especially after he was spotted in England with his parents, who also serve as his representatives. However, those assumptions were quickly flipped on their head. German reports suggested that the Wirtz entourage travelled not to Manchester, but to Merseyside.

Arne Slot, fresh off a Premier League-winning debut campaign, is believed to have played a pivotal role in securing the player’s decision. During his UK visit, Wirtz reportedly held a direct conversation with the Liverpool manager. That meeting appears to have been decisive.

The report explains that “a conversation with the Liverpool boss convinced him to choose a move to Anfield over going to Bayern Munich.”

Slot’s project, vision and playing style are said to have swayed the attacking midfielder, who has long been touted as the spiritual successor to Mesut Özil in the German national team setup.

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Mixed Reports but Deal Remains on Track

Despite Romano’s strong declarations, some sources remain slightly more cautious. A contradictory update came from another senior journalist, who stated there was “no agreement yet” between the clubs. However, even that statement confirmed that Liverpool and Leverkusen were in the “final stages” of negotiations.

Romano doubled down on his position, clarifying that “I told you two days ago (Tuesday) that the agreement is done. I can confirm that the agreement is done. You can consider Wirtz as a Liverpool player.”

The delay in any official confirmation is, according to Romano, entirely due to Wirtz being on holiday. Once he returns, the medical and contract signing are set to follow swiftly.

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Strategic Timing Ahead of Window Opening

With the summer transfer window closed until 16 June, Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have time to finalise the structure of the deal, which is said to be complex due to the size of the package involved.

This breathing room could prove beneficial, as clubs look to iron out technicalities and payment schedules before the move is rubber-stamped. The final valuation, reportedly reaching €150 million including add-ons, represents a record-breaking commitment from Liverpool.

But if Wirtz can translate his Bundesliga brilliance to the Premier League, it may well be a bargain in the long run.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

This is seismic. The sort of signing Liverpool fans used to dream about but rarely saw happen unless a star was being sold. To beat Bayern, Real Madrid and Man City to Florian Wirtz speaks volumes not just about Liverpool’s pulling power, but also about the Slot effect. Arne Slot hasn’t just won the league, he’s clearly winning hearts and minds off the pitch too.

Wirtz is a generational talent. His ability to glide past players, his intelligence between the lines and his fearless creativity are exactly what this team needs to evolve again. While fans are rightly still emotional after the Klopp era, Slot seems to be building something both sustainable and exciting.

There’s a buzz growing. The thought of Wirtz linking up with Salah, Szoboszlai and Diaz in a fluid front four will have fans counting down the days until pre-season. The fee might be huge, but so was the statement. This is not a rebuild, it’s a reload.

Credit to Fabrizio Romano for staying consistent on this story. His updates have been the most confident throughout and, once again, he appears to have been proven right.