After a slightly nervous wait for the deal to be completed, Liverpool supporters can finally celebrate their latest addition: Florian Wirtz.

The most expensive transfer in Bundesliga history is complete. Florian Wirtz is leaving Bayer Leverkusen for English champions Liverpool. It is the next step in his already remarkable career.

And Wirtz’s work rate – something that set Liverpool’s players apart last season – is admirable too. He was in the top 10 for duels won and interceptions in the Bundesliga in 2023/24, with an average distance covered of 7.6 miles (12.3km) and 33 sprints per match putting him in the top five for those metrics too.