Liverpool confirmed Wednesday that Christian Benteke has signed a long term contract with the club.
See Liverpool’s interview with Benteke top!
Sun reported English media that Aston Villa and Liverpool agreed on a transition for the Belgian power over and that he was going for medical check in Liverpool Monday.
Liverpool pay purchase options to the tip, which is 32.5 million pounds. (Around 414 million at current exchange rate).
Benteke thus becomes Liverpool’s seventh signing this summer. From before the club has picked James Milner, Danny Ings, Joe Gomez, Adam Bogdan, Nathaniel Clyne and Roberto Firmino.
The 24 year old came to Aston Villa from Belgian Genk in 2012 and scored 19 goals in 34 league games in his first season for the club. Last season scored 24-year-old 13 goals in 29 matches.
He do not join the rest of the Liverpool squad in Malaysia, but debuts probably in the friendly against HJK Helsinki 1 August, writes SkySports.
– Must change play
Football Expert Tor-Kristian Karlsen believes that the transition makes Liverpool will change the track and comprehensive approach in the season ahead .
– One must almost assume that Liverpool adjusts style of play somewhat as a result of this acquisition. Benteke prefer cross above circumstantial buildup on the last third. It is quite obvious that he will need other working conditions than Daniel Sturridge, he said to TV 2.
Karlsen also questions whether Benteke has the mentality required to play in a club that Liverpool.
– I’m excited about how Benteke will adapt to the demands and pressures leading to a transition to one of the world’s biggest football clubs. I think many people underestimate the mental aspects of it to perform in top clubs.
Several clubs have this summer shown interest Benteke, including Manchester United and Tottenham.
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