There is no more reversal or hijacking. Florian Birz (22, Leverkusen) eventually heads to Liverpool.

The British BBC reported on the 30th (Korea time) that "Liverpool has entered into final negotiations on the contract with Birz. Liverpool has begun pre-negotiations with Leverkusen to recruit Birz."

The media said, "Liverpool, the champion of the Premier League, has submitted an improved second bid for German midfielder Birz. The latest offer is worth 109 million pounds (about 202.7 billion won), including bonuses. Birz is a key target for Liverpool, and he has made it clear that he wants to join the club before next season."
Liverpool is on the verge of acquiring two players from Leverkusen at the same time. Liverpool is planning to bring not only Birz but also right wing-back Jeremy Frimpong, another key Leverkusen resource. Trent Alexander-Arnold is trying to fill the spot where he left for Real Madrid with Frimpong.

As Frimpong also has a buyout clause worth 35 million euros, it does not need Leverkusen's permission. BBC explained that Liverpool is ready to invoke the buyout clause of the Leverkusen pullback Frimpong. Frimpong has already agreed to go to Liverpool and, like Birtz, has reportedly expressed his intention to transfer to the club.

Born in 2003, Birtz is a resource considered one of Germany's top talents. He made his professional debut for Leverkusen in 2020 at the age of 17, and surprised everyone by scoring seven goals and 10 assists in 24 games in the Bundesliga in the 2021-2022 season. 온라인바카라

Birtz quickly grew into an indispensable resource for Leverkusen. He is a right-footed midfielder but also a two-footed midfielder who can use his left foot skillfully. He moves freely between the center and the side at the second line of attack, bullying opponents by penetrating into the box and making plays.

He is all the more threatening because he boasts not only outstanding pass ability but also scoring ability. He has scored 57 goals in 197 matches while playing for Leverkusen, and is also a key striker in the German national team. His A-match performance amounts to six goals in 29 matches.

He has a great career. He led Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga championship for the first time last season, and also won the runner-up prize in the UEFA Europa League and the German Football Association title in Pokal. This season, he also showed off his formidable stat by scoring 16 goals and 14 assists in 45 official games.

Naturally, big clubs paid keen attention to Birz. With Leverkusen players expected to move in large numbers starting with Coach Xavi Alonso this summer, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid sent him a love call.

Among them, Manchester City and Bayern actively engaged in the offensive. Manchester City predicted Birtz as the successor of Kevin De Bruyne, who is saying goodbye to the expiration of the contract, and sought to recruit him from behind the scenes. Bayern, Germany's strongest team, also wanted to embrace Birtz with its own premium. 

Liverpool seems to be the ultimate winner, however. According to the BBC, Manchester City opted out of the bid to recruit the player early this month due to the astronomical transfer fee. Bayern also had a hard time persuading Virts, who wants a new challenge. Then, Liverpool succeeded in accelerating its bid to recruit Virts, based on its excellent facilities and aggressive attacks.

Now Liverpool is close to signing Birz with the highest transfer fee ever. "The Athletic" explained that Birz has already visited northwest England and recognized his home. Leverkusen is reportedly considering Antony and Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) as replacements for Birz.