Liverpool adds Assaidi to his Squad
Liverpool have completed a £3million deal for Heerenveen winger Oussama Assaidi.The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract after passing a medical at Melwood.
Assaidi was in the final year of his contract and moves to Anfield after turning down an offer to stay in Holland from Ajax. He was also wanted by Spartak Moscow and Galatasaray.
Playing for the jersey: New signing Oussama Assaidi poses with his Liverpool shirt
He told the Reds' website: 'I'm very
happy to play for this big club. The first time I spoke to the coach I
had a good feeling. I had offers from other big clubs but I've been
waiting for this moment.
'The
coach gave me a good feeling. It will be a dream to play with these big
players and I hope training will help me to be a good player here.
'When I watch Liverpool it's always a good atmosphere, the fans are fantastic and I'm happy to be here.'
Fulham had expressed an interest in the pacy Assaidi, who can operate on the flanks or through the middle.
He becomes Brendan Rodgers' third signing following the arrivals of Fabio Borini and Joe Allen.
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