Liverpool confirm Can signing

Liverpool has confirmed that they have signed midfielder Emre Can on a long term contract. Can aged 20 has joined Liverpool on a long term contract.

Can is Liverpool’s forth signing so far after the signings of Southampton Due Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana, Liverpool have also signed former Tottenham defender Kevin Stewart.

Can said “I am proud to be a part of the family and I am looking forward to playing here. I will give it my best

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”

Following the signing Rodgers said “"Emre is an exciting young talent and I'm delighted he's chosen Liverpool for the next phase of his development and growth as a player

He has recognised that we are a club that improves and nurtures exciting, ambitious players and I'm looking forward to seeing him take those next steps forward for us.

We have tracked his progress for some time and I have been impressed with his attitude and qualities when I have seen him play both in the German Bundesliga and the Champions League.

He has many of the attributes we look for; charisma on the football pitch and courage to want the ball and make things happen."