Premier League giants Liverpool make Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri their third signing of the summer
The former Stoke forward adds ‘greater flexibility’ to the Reds as they look to go to the next level
Liverpool have boosted their attacking options with the signing of Switzerland forward Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City on a long-term contract, the Premier League club announced.
The details of the deal were not disclosed but media said Shaqiri had joined on a five-year contract after Liverpool paid his £13.5 million pound (HK$140 million) release clause.
“It’s a huge club with big history, big players and a fantastic coach [Jurgen Klopp], so I’m really glad and happy to be here,” Shaqiri, 26, said on the Anfield club’s website.
Shaqiri started all of Switzerland’s games at this year’s World Cup, where they lost to Sweden in the last 16, and has scored 21 goals in 74 games for his country, including a last-minute winner against Serbia in the group stage in Russia.
The talented Swiss playmaker is Liverpool’s third signing in the transfer window so far after the arrival of AS Monaco midfielder Fabinho and Naby Keita from RB Leipzig.
“He is someone who makes a big difference to the squad and team, because he can fit in so many positions in our system. He gives us greater flexibility in how we can use our current players also,” Klopp said about Shaqiri.