Liverpool have already ensured an unrivaled attacking duo after completing the £116m signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. That’s because this move pairs him with Mohamed Salah.
Wirtz and Salah are the only players across Europe’s top five leagues to record 10+ goals and 10+ assists in each of the last two seasons, a statistic that underscores the seismic impact of this transfer.
Wirtz, a 22-year-old German playmaker, brings elite creativity and versatility to Arne Slot’s Premier League champions. In 2024-25, he notched 10 goals and 13 assists in 31 Bundesliga matches, while Salah delivered an astonishing 29 goals and 18 assists in 38 Premier League games. Their shared ability to both score and create at such a high level promises to elevate Liverpool’s attack, which already led the Premier League in goals last season.
Slot’s 4-2-3-1 system, with Wirtz likely operating as a dynamic No. 10, seems tailor-made to complement Salah’s predatory instincts on the right. Wirtz’s knack for through balls—leading the Bundesliga with 26 last season—could unlock Salah’s runs, easing the creative burden on the 33-year-old Egyptian.
Florian Wirtz in the Bundesliga last season:
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) June 20, 2025
◉ Most through balls (26)
◉ Most open-play assists (12)
◉ Most successful dribbles (82)
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European football expert Andy Brassell noted that Wirtz’s arrival will “take a lot of the attacking burden off Salah,” potentially extending his peak.
This pairing, blending youth and experience, signals Liverpool’s ambition to dominate domestically and in Europe. With Wirtz feeding Salah, the Reds have secured a 20+ goals and assists tandem that could redefine their attacking legacy.
