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CONFIRMED: Liverpool complete the signing of Serbian starlet Lazar Markovic
LIVERPOOL have completed the signing of Benfica winger Lazar Markovic for a fee thought to be in the region of £20m.
DONE DEAL: Liverpool have announced the signing of Lazar Markovic on a long-term contract. pic.twitter.com/kSi29utbsD
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 15, 2014
The Serbian dynamo has put pen to paper on a long-term deal and could make his debut as early as tomorrow night in Liverpool's first pre-season friendly against Danish side Brøndby.
The 20-year-old constitutes Brendan Rodgers' fourth summer signing, after Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Emre Can.
The youngster comes with an big reputation, having contributed seven goals as Benfica sealed a domestic treble and reached the Europa League final.
Markovic spoke of his delight over the move to Merseyside, he said: "I am very happy that I have joined such a great club.
Lazar Markovic Player Profile
"I hope that I will fulfil the expectations of the supporters, coaches, players and all connected to the club.
"I have seen what the players are like, I have seen what the supporters are like, and I cannot wait to start playing here."
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