Liverpool reportedly agreed a deal to sign Florian Wirtz van Bayer Leverkusen and the German playmaker will take his girlfriend Aaliyah to Anfield
Bayer Leverkusen -star Florian Wirtz is getting closer to completing a record movement to Liverpool. The German midfielder could soon be the most expensive player in the Premier League history and will be accompanied by his girlfriend Aaliyah on Merseyside.
Wirtz, 22, seems ready to join the Arne Slot team after Liverpool reportedly closed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. The two clubs have agreed to a fee of £ 100 million that could rise to £ 116 million, which may break the British transfer record that is currently being held by Chelsea's Moises Caicedo.
However, the German midfielder will not be the only new arrival in Liverpool because he is accompanied by his partner Aaliyah. Wirtz kept his personal life private, but started photos of him with Aaliyah last year.
She was seen on the field in the Bayara Die Leverkusen's undefeated competition and cup twice for their defeat in the Europa League final. She also supported the German international in the stands in last summer's euros.
Aaliyah was depicted with chatting with Sophia Weber, the other half of Kai Havertz, and Wirtz's father in the stands before she fell on the field with her partner in her quarter -final defeat against Spain. Aaliyah away from football is an influencer.
Although her Instagram account is private, she has collected more than 100k followers on Tiktok, where she shares fashion inspiration. The Daily Star reports that she also collaborated with the Cologne photographer Jonas Herrlein.
The couple are supposed to date in 2022, around the time Wirtz sustained a cruciate ligament injury. As reported by the German publication Bild, Aaliyah supported him during his recovery.
He conquered the setback and played a crucial role in Leverkusen's unexpected Bundesliga title victory last year. Aaliyah has also become part of the family and is photographed with his parents and brothers and sisters at competitions.
The transfer from Wirtz to Liverpool could surpass the current British record of £ 115 million in August 2023 when Chelsea bought Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion, who surpassed Liverpool in the process.
Liverpool had previously seen bids of £ 109 million and £ 113 million rejected by Leverkusen before he finally made progress. Wirtz is now ready to undergo a medical and to complete personal conditions on the deal.
The Reds have already been busy on the transfer market. They quickly moved to sign Wirtz's teammate Jeremie Frimpong for £ 29.5 million and are close to a deal for Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth, while they are also linked to an interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.