Florian Wirtz is transferring from Bayer Leverkusen to FC Liverpool for a record sum. Ex-coach Jürgen Klopp reacts to the fixed transfer hammer.
Jürgen Klopp has reacted to the transfer of Florian Wirtz. The former coach of FC Liverpool was pleased about the transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to England.
“That will be very, very great,” Klopp said in an interview with RTL/NTV. He pointed out that Liverpool had become champions in the Premier League last season and already had a “fantastic team”.
Jürgen Klopp speaks about the transfer of Florian Wirtz to FC Liverpool
Irre Ablöse für Wirtz
Nevertheless, the 58-year-old is of the opinion that Wirtz will strengthen the team. “They have signed an exceptional talent,” Klopp emphasized, who is currently Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. “That will be good,” he was sure in conclusion.
The transfer became official on Friday. Various media reports are circulating regarding the transfer fee. Sky reports of 130 to 135 million euros in fixed transfer fee, which can increase to 150 million with bonuses. The Athletic wants to know of a fixed 117.5 million, which can increase to 136.3 million euros transfer fee with bonuses.
If all bonuses are fulfilled, Wirtz would be the most expensive player ever to have left the Bundesliga in both cases. The previous record was 135 million euros for Ousmane Dembélé, who moved from Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona in 2018.