It’s a done deal Liverpool fans.
Liverpool have completed the signing of Brazilian international Roberto Firmino subject to a medical which will take place following his participation in the Copa America, which is currently taking place in Chile.
The Reds were amongst a number of suitors for the 23-year old, but Chief Executive Ian Ayre made sure he’ll be playing at Anfield next season after flying to Chile to complete the deal last night.
#LFC are delighted to announce they have signed Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim, subject to a medical #FirminoLFC pic.twitter.com/rWRHhTmHuB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 24, 2015
The 23-year-old has agreed a long-term deal and will undergo the medical after his participation at the Copa America with Brazil #FirminoLFC
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 24, 2015
Firmino scored 47 goals in 151 appearances during a four and a half year spell at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim and scored his fourth goal in nine games for Brazil in their victory over Venezuela on Sunday.
Although a fee hasn’t officially been disclosed, it is thought that Firmino will cost Liverpool in the region of £29 million.
He becomes the club’s fifth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Joe Gomez, Adam Bogdan, Danny Ings and James Milner.
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