Premier League's record-signing receives mouth-watering cash prize after Man of the Match display in Yokohama friendly

Liverpool's record-breaking summer signing, Florian Wirtz, has wasted no time in making his mark, delivering a scintillating Man of the Match performance in the Reds' final Asian pre-season friendly against Yokohama F. Marinos. 

The 22-year-old German sensation not only scored his debut goal for the club but also walked away with a significant cash prize.

The match at Nissan Stadium saw Liverpool momentarily stunned when Japanese forward Asahi Uenaka put Yokohama F. Marinos ahead early in the second half. 

However, it was Wirtz who orchestrated the comeback. 

The former Bayer Leverkusen star netted a well-taken equaliser, opening his Liverpool account in style. 

His goal was the catalyst for a dominant Reds display, with academy prodigies Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha also finding the net to seal a decisive 3-1 victory.

As a result, he was awarded the Man of the Match and honoured in Yokohama with a ¥1,000,000 cash prize, equivalent to approximately ₦10.3 million, a testament to his immediate impact.

Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen last month captured headlines across the footballing world, with the deal reportedly going down as the highest transfer fee ever paid by a British club. 

Initial figures, as reported by Sky Sports, indicate a guaranteed £100 million, potentially rising to £116 million with performance-based bonuses, surpassing Chelsea's £115 million acquisition of Moisés Caicedo.