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'Very hard to strengthen as champions'  - Jurgen Klopp delivers Florian Wirtz verdict after Liverpool smash British transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star

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<p>The Premier League champions are on a roll in the summer transfer window as they have already completed two blockbuster signings. After securing a move for Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, the Reds won a tough transfer battle with Bayern Munich to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-get-their-man-reds-complete-gbp116m-deal-to-sign-florian-wirtz-from-bayer-leverkusen-as-germany-international-signs-long-term-deal-at-anfield/blt0d435719e6a90e7e#csefdcc614f64a0a84" target="_blank">sign his team-mate Wirtz</a>. Liverpool smashed the British transfer record for Wirtz as they spent a whopping £116 million ($156m).</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Legendary former Liverpool manager Klopp has now reacted to the club signing a player of Wirtz's calibre, as he hailed the Merseyside club for their activities in the transfer market on the back of their second Premier League title success in 2024-25.</p>

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<p>Speaking to RTL/NTV, the 58-year-old said: "This is going to be absolutely fantastic, I'm sure of it. It's very hard to strengthen a team when you're champions. But Liverpool have managed it. They've signed an exceptional talent in Florian Wirtz. I'm looking forward to seeing it. It's going to be great."</p>

WHAT KLOPP SAID

<p>The Reds continue to remain active in the summer window as they are now progressing towards <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/milos-kerkez-liverpool-medical-reds-final-details-40m-deal-bournemouth/blt96db74308d3fb21b#cs4bec6e0619b2ef3e" target="_blank">sealing a move for Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez</a> after agreeing to pay a £40 million ($54m) fee.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

'Very hard to strengthen as champions'  - Jurgen Klopp delivers Florian Wirtz verdict after Liverpool smash British transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star | Goal.com

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has given his verdict on the Reds&apos; £116 million capture of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. 

&apos;Very hard to strengthen as champions&apos;  - Jurgen Klopp delivers Florian Wirtz verdict after Liverpool smash British transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star

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