What kind of environment produces an elite footballer? In the case of Florian Wirtz, it was one of parental support, accessible facilities and, perhaps most importantly of all, very few distractions.

Florian Wirtz is not coming cheap. In a deal worth a guaranteed £100million plus £16m in add-ons, he becomes the most expensive sale in Bundesliga history and the most expensive signing in Liverpool history. If those add-ons are achieved, he will become the most expensive signing in Premier League history.

Liverpool are locked in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of playmaker Florian Wirtz. The 22-year-old is widely expected to become a new Liverpool player in the near future with