Arsenal midfielder Chamberlain joins Liverpool

Liverpool Aug 31 (IANS) English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool FC on Thursday confirmed the signing of midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal.

"Liverpool FC have completed the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal " the club confirmed in a statement.

Oxlade-Chamberlain made 132 EPL appearances for Arsenal during his six years in north London and has 27 caps for the England to date.

"I m currently away with England so I m at St George s Park. Firstly I m delighted to have signed for Liverpool and a big thank-you to everyone here at the FA that has made this possible using the facilities. It has been a massive help " he was quoted as saying by the official Liverpool website.

The midfielder is Liverpool s fourth signing of the summer and bolsters coach Jurgen Klopp s squad as the former European champions prepare to compete in three domestic competitions and the Champions League.

--IANS
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