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.

Premier League champion Liverpool has announced the arrival of Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz – a statement signing at the start of the transfer window.

Liverpool have broken their transfer record for the signing of Germany international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced on Friday. ESPN previously reported the deal to be worth a total of £116 million ($156.