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MYSTERIOUS: A few months ago germany chief reveals major florian wirtz transfer detail | Mind Blowing Facts

Florian Wirtz is on the cusp of a record-breaking move to Liverpool. | IMAGO/HMB-Media

Rudi Völler, the director of the German national team, has insisted Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz was leaning towards joining Liverpool well before the Reds’ interest in a summer transfer emerged.

Liverpool are on the cusp of making Wirtz the most expensive player in Premier League history after agreeing a fee of €136.3 million (£116.6 million, $156.6 million) with Leverkusen. The 22-year-old is due to complete his medical on Friday.

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