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EXCLUSIVEFlorian Wirtz, Liverpool's record-breaking bargain: LEWIS STEELE reveals the secrets of Premier League's new most expensive player ...and why he chose Reds over Bayern Munich

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We came to Munich armed with a burning question and left with an even bigger one.

Our jaunt was a mission to find Florian Wirtz, to talk to those who know him and gain an insight into the feeling among the German population. Ultimately, we were here to ask: is the 22-year-old worth the eye-watering, £100million-plus sum Liverpool are prepared to cough up?

The answer to that is a big, fat yes. Absolutely yes, this special superstar is worth every penny to break the Premier League's transfer record, with evidence to support our claim to follow.