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CONFIRMED: Liverpool end left-back search by pipping Sunderland to Aly Cissokho
LIVERPOOL have pipped Sunderland to the signature of Valencia left-back Aly Cissokho on loan.
The deal, which is subject to the completion of paperwork, will be of relief to Brendan Rodgers as he has finally ended his search for a player in that position.
Cissokho, who has experience of playing at the top level and in the Champions League with the La Liga side, Porto and Lyon revealed he is delighted that Rodgers came calling for him.
Speaking to the club's official website, Cissokho said: "I feel extremely proud to be here and I'm proud of all the hard work I've put in so far throughout my career.
"I've always dreamt of one day signing for a really legendary club.
"I've been lucky enough to play for a few top sides and so to now get the chance to play for a club like Liverpool, it's just fantastic.
"I've always said, along with a lot of other French players, that I really love the English league, and although I've been fortunate enough to have played at some big clubs, in the back of my mind, I've always wanted to play in England.
"It's really pleasing when a club like Liverpool shows interest in you, and when that interest becomes more serious, you really can't wait for the move to go through. Now that the transfer has been completed, I'm really happy."
The 25-year-old will now provide stiff competition for Jose Enrique in that position.