Liverpool have completed the signing of midfielder Emre Can from Bayer Leverkusen on a long-term contract.<\/p>\n
The Reds had to wait until the summer transfer window officially opened on July 1 in order to register the necessary paperwork and international clearance on the \u00a310m move, but that has now all been completed.<\/p>\n
Can is the fourth new arrival at Anfield this summer, joining Southampton duo Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and former Tottenham defender Kevin Stewart.<\/p>\n
The Germany U21 international joined Leverkusen from Bayern Munich last summer on a four-year deal and played in 29 Bundesliga matches, scoring three goals, and also featured in seven UEFA Champions League games.<\/p>\n
\n“LFC is a great club and the fans are amongst the best in the world. I am looking forward to the first game and can’t wait to step on the pitch for the first time at Anfield.” – Emre Can<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
“I am proud to be a part of the family and I am looking forward to playing here. I will give it my best,\u201d Can told Liverpool\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
“LFC is a great club and the fans are amongst the best in the world. I am looking forward to the first game and can’t wait to step on the pitch for the first time at Anfield.”<\/p>\n
Manager Brendan Rodgers revealed he had been tracking Can for some time before making his move a few weeks ago.<\/p>\n
“Emre is an exciting young talent and I’m delighted he’s chosen Liverpool for\u00a0the next phase of his development and growth as a player,” he said.<\/p>\n
“He has recognised that we are a club that improves and nurtures exciting,\u00a0ambitious players and I’m looking forward to seeing him take those next steps\u00a0forward for us.<\/p>\n
“We have tracked his progress for some time and I have been impressed with his\u00a0attitude and qualities when I have seen him play both in the German Bundesliga\u00a0and the Champions League.<\/p>\n
“He has many of the attributes we look for; charisma on the football pitch and\u00a0courage to want the ball and make things happen.”<\/p>\n
–<\/p>\n
Source: Sky Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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