The English club Liverpool announced today, Friday, June 20, its official contract with German star Florian Vertz, Bayer Leverkusen team midfielder, becoming the first major deals in the summer Mercato of the “Reds”, amid intense competition from senior European clubs.
A loud deal, despite its association
Although two seasons remain in Vertz’s contract with Leverkusen, who was supposed to end in June 2027, Liverpool succeeded in persuading the player and completing the deal, beating strong offers from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, to kidnap one of the most prominent Bundesliga stars.
The duration of the contract and the value of the deal
Although the official statement issued by Liverpool did not disclose the details of the contract, reliable press reports revealed that Vertz signed a contract that extends until June 30, 2031, in a deal ranging between 130 to 140 million euros, which makes it one of the most expensive deals in the history of the English club.
Amazing numbers in an exceptional season
Vertz, 22, presented a great season with Bayer Leverkusen in 2024/2025, where he participated in 45 games in various competitions, scored 16 goals and made 15 decisive passes, contributing significantly to the crowning of his team with the German League title without any loss.
Important support for the Central Liverpool
Vertz is expected to be one of the main pillars in the new coach Arni Slot project, where the player has high technical capabilities and tactical flexibility, enabling him to play in the playmaker position or as an offensive midfield, which enhances the diversity of options in the midfield after the departure of a number of names in recent seasons.
