Roberto Firmino has been pictured in a Liverpool shirt for the first time since he became the club's second most expensive signing ever.
The attacking midfielder sealed a £29million move from from Hoffenheim after a deal was completed overnight, and he was unveiled by the club alongside chief executive Ian Ayre.
The Brazil international, 23, has agreed a five-year contract, worth more than a £100,000 per week.
He requires a work permit and will complete the formalities of a medical at Anfield once the Copa America is over.
Firmino, who was previously linked with Manchester United, has been Liverpool’s top target for the summer window and completing the transfer is a statement of intent. The Reds will pay £22m up front as part of the transfer.
It could pave the way for Raheem Sterling to be sold, though Liverpool refuse to take anything less than £50m for the England international after Manchester City saw their previous bids turned down.
Only Andy Carroll, at £35m in January 2011, has cost more than Firmino, who, with nine caps to his name, will join compatriots Lucas Leiva and Philippe Coutinho at Anfield.
Source:Dailymail.
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