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Liverpool Sign Florian Wirtz: Why German Dynamo Is Worth Astronomical Fee

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  Basic Information: Player: Florian Wirtz Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen → Liverpool FC Fee: £100 million (base fee), up to £116 million with bonuses Age: 22 years old Position: Attacking midfielder Contract length: Not disclosed Florian Wirtz has become Liverpool's new player after "The Reds" paid Bayer Leverkusen a record fee of up to £116 million. Why does the German talent deserve such an investment? After a quiet summer in the transfer market last year, Liverpool have already made a big move and we're only in mid-June. Federico Chiesa was the only arrival from Juventus at the end of summer 2024, while a deal was also sealed for Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, but the Georgian goalkeeper will not officially join "The Reds" until this season. Liverpool's Summer Transfer Activity Liverpool acted quickly in signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen this year, but conversations with the German club didn't end there. On Friday...
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  SCHICK IN KILLER MODE! CAN BOCHUM SHOCK LEVERKUSEN'S IMPREGNABLE FORTRESS? Bayer 04 Leverkusen – VfL Bochum 1848 March 28th, 2025 For Bochum, there is no more difficult away trip in the Bundesliga. VfL have lost their last four matches at Leverkusen, failing to score in three of them. Although Bayer are six points behind the top of the table, their season has been exceptionally successful. With 56 points after 26 rounds, they're having the second-best season in club history. At the other end of the spectrum is Bochum, who with 20 points and a -25 goal difference are experiencing their second-worst season in the top flight. Hope for Bochum may lie in their current away form. VfL are unbeaten in three away games for the first time since returning to the Bundesliga in 2021 and have even won two consecutive away matches for the first time. The clash will offer an interesting battle of playing styles. Bochum are masters of direct football – averaging the fewest passes per po...