LONDON: Liverpool delivered a huge statement of intent after winning the Premier League title by signing Germany star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. The transfer fee could climb to 116 million pounds ($156 million), which would make the 22-year-old Wirtz the most expensive player in the history of British soccer. “I feel very happy and very proud,” Wirtz told the official Liverpool website. “Finally it’s done and I was waiting for a long time. “I’m really excited to have a new adventure in front of me.

Florian Wirtz steht vor einem Wechsel von Bayer Leverkusen zum FC Liverpool. Der Megadeal funktioniert ohne Star-Berater. Die Eltern des Nationalspielers verdienen kräftig mit.…

Liverpool sign Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £116m.