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Huge annual salary has caused heated discussion. Wilz joins Liverpool and is expected to have a deep strategic layout

4:33pm, 15 June 2025【Football】

When the salary details of German genius midfielder Werz were exposed by Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol, the football world's attention once again focused on Liverpool's signing strategy. It is reported that after joining Liverpool, Wilz's basic annual salary is 12 million euros (about 10.2 million to 12.7 million pounds). If the individual and team performance terms are triggered, the annual salary can reach up to 15 million euros, equivalent to a weekly salary of 195,000 to 245,000 pounds. This salary level not only reshapes Liverpool's salary structure, but also reflects the club's in-depth considerations between signings and fiscal balance.

From the salary structure, Wilz's annual salary of 12 million euros ranks third among Liverpool, second only to Salah (20.8 million pounds) and Van Dijk (18.2 million pounds) after renewal. This arrangement not only demonstrates the club's high recognition of Wilz's talent and potential, but also maintains the relatively stable salary system in the team. As the team's offensive core and spiritual leader, Salah and Van Dijk's high salary is understandable, and Wiltz, as the best among young players, is able to rank among the top three, which shows Liverpool's long-term expectations for its future value. In contrast, Robertson's 8.32 million pounds and McAllister and Alisson's 7.8 million pounds annual salary have formed a step-by-step salary distribution from the core to the main force, avoiding the locker room conflict caused by the high salaries of individual players.

For Liverpool, the introduction of Wilz's salary strategy has dual strategic significance. On the one hand, the basic annual salary of 12 million euros is not the maximum salary level of the Premier League, but it is enough to attract this German genius. In today's football world, transfers of billions of yuan have become the norm, and the salaries of top stars often rise. Manchester City offered Haaland and Real Madrid's salary investment in Bellingham far exceeds the amount of Werz's contract. Liverpool has demonstrated the cleverness of the club's management through a reasonable salary structure design and locked in the future core with relatively controllable costs. On the other hand, the setting of floating clauses deeply binds player income to team performance. If Wilz can help Liverpool win the Premier League championship or Champions League trophy, its annual salary will be increased to 15 million euros. This incentive mechanism can not only stimulate the players' competitive state, but also ensure that the club's investment and output are proportional to the club.

From the player's personal perspective, Wiltz also has rational considerations on the salary level when choosing Liverpool. Although Bayern, Manchester City and other giants have also offered olive branches to him, Liverpool's salary plan not only guarantees his economic benefits, but also leaves room for significant improvement for him. Compared to staying in Leverkusen, joining Liverpool means higher commercial value and competitive platform, and potential additional income such as sponsorship contracts and advertising revenue will further increase its total revenue. At the same time, rank among the top three in Liverpool’s salary, which also consolidated his core position in the team and laid the foundation for the long-term development of his career.

However, the adjustment of the salary structure also poses challenges for Liverpool. Wilz's high salary may trigger negotiations for renewal of other main players. Players such as Robertson and McAllister may use their salary as a reference and require improved benefits. How to maintain the sustainability of the salary structure while meeting the demands of core players is testing the wisdom of Liverpool's management. In addition, if Wiltz fails to meet expected performance, high floating clauses will become a financial burden for the club. Therefore, the subsequent signing strategies need to be more cautious to ensure that the salary and strength of new players matches their strength, and avoid repeating the mistakes of some clubs falling into a fiscal crisis due to their loss of salary.

Wilz's salary contract is not only a financial agreement, but also a microcosm of Liverpool's strategic transformation. Through precise salary layout, the club not only strengthens the lineup shortcomings, but also maintains financial health, showing the art of balance between competition and economy in modern football management. As the new season approaches, the German talent is not able to realize its talent at Anfield, and how the strategic layout behind his salary will affect Liverpool's future is worth waiting for all fans.