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Harvey Elliott Claims Premier League Rival is Better than Florian Wirtz Despite £116m Liverpool Move
Harvey Elliott Names One Premier League Star Who is Better than Liverpool’s Record-Breaking Signing Florian WirtzLiverpool are never quiet in the transfer market, and this summer is proving no
Wirtz had grown up in a family that refused to compromise his development, nor that of his sister Juliane, who plays for Werder Bremen. His father Hans remains the chairman of Grun-Weiss Brauweiler, Wirtz's childhood was framed around the local football team. He grew up with a ball attached to his feet.
After several rejected bids, Liverpool have now agreed a deal to sign Wirtz for a whopping €136.3 million (£116.1 million, $157.8 million)—making Wirtz the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and setting him up to break the Premier League transfer record if all add-ons are met.