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Liverpool FC 2025/26 Squad: Record Signings, Numbers & Slot’s Tactical Revolution

 

 

By Analysteye

 

 

Liverpool FC has shattered records with a stunning £196M summer overhaul, reshaping their 2025/26 squad with elite signings across every position. Ready to meet the new Reds set to dominate under Arne Slot’s system?

 

Blockbuster Signings: Liverpool’s £196M Talent Haul

Meet the game-changers joining Anfield:

• Florian Wirtz | Attacking Midfielder | Bayer Leverkusen (£100M→£116.5M)
• Hugo Ekitike | Centre-Forward | Eintracht Frankfurt (£69M–£79M)
• Jeremie Frimpong | Right-Back | Leverkusen (£29.5M)
• Milos Kerkez | Left-Back | Bournemouth (£40M)
• Giorgi Mamardashvili | Goalkeeper | Valencia (£25M)
• Ármin Pécsi | Goalkeeper | Puskás Akadémia (£1.5M)
• Freddie Woodman | Goalkeeper | Preston North End (Free)

Together, these signings signal Liverpool’s most ambitious rebuild in a decade as they defend their Premier League title.

 

Iconic Numbers Assigned: Liverpool’s 2025/26 Jersey Legacy

Who inherited legendary shirts?

 

• #7 – Florian Wirtz: Claims the iconic number after Luis Díaz’s Bayern Munich move
• #22 – Hugo Ekitike: Joins Liverpool’s lethal forward line
• #30 – Jeremie Frimpong: Keeps his Leverkusen digit
• #6 – Milos Kerkez: The explosive left-back’s new identity
• Goalkeeper Trio: #25 Mamardashvili, #28 Woodman, #41 Pécsi
• Academy Stars: #12 Conor Bradley & #42 Trey Nyoni

 

Did you know? Wirtz is Liverpool’s first £100M+ signing – eclipsing Van Dijk’s record!

 

Predicted XI: Slot’s Tactical Masterplan for 2025/26

How will Liverpool’s record signings transform Arne Slot’s lineup? 

 

Key tactical upgrades:

• Defensive Revolution: Kerkez/Frimpong replace Robertson (retiring) and Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid)
• Midfield Magic: Wirtz becomes creative heartbeat alongside Mac Allister
• Attacking Firepower: Ekitike’s clinical finishing + Salah’s experience
• Goalkeeping Depth: Mamardashvili starts with elite backups

 

3 Reasons This Squad Will Dominate 2025/26

Why does this rebuild guarantee silverware?

1. Record-Breaking Ambition: £196M spent – Liverpool’s biggest-ever transfer window
2. Perfect Positional Balance: Elite reinforcements across all 4 areas (GK, defense, midfield, attack)
3. Legacy Meets Future: Frimpong replaces TAA’s attacking flair while honoring tradition

 

The Final Whistle: Liverpool’s New Era Unleashed

This isn’t just a squad refresh – it’s a tactical revolution:

• Wirtz’s #7: Brings goals, flair, and visionary play
• Frimpong & Kerkez: Electrifying pace on both flanks
• Ekitike: Ruthless firepower up front
• Squad numbers: Honor legends while launching new heroes

 

Liverpool’s 2025/26 squad is faster, sharper, and engineered for trophies.

 

 

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