Liverpool have announced the signing of Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton, for a reported fee of £12.5 million.
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The Englishman, who passed his medical on Monday, has signed for the Merseyside club on a long-term deal.
Clyne was heavily linked with Manchester United after impressive performances for Southampton this season, but Brendan Rodgers beat Louis Van Gaal to the 24-year-old's signature.
Liverpool released Glen Johnson on a free at the end of the season, but have filled the vacant right-back role with one of the campaign's most impressive performers.
After penning the deal, Clyne told the club's official website, "I'm delighted and it's a dream move for me to come here and play for such a big club with all of its history. I can't wait to get started.
"As soon as Liverpool showed their interest in me, I was happy and just wanted the deal to go through.
"The gaffer has shown a lot of interest in me and this is a place where I can improve as a player, I think. It's definitely a good opportunity to come here and try to fulfil my potential.
"I've played at Anfield before and know what the atmosphere is all about. It's a great atmosphere and will make me rise to the challenge. I'm really looking forward to it and hopefully it can push me on to putting on good performances."
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Clyne, the sixth signing so far for Liverpool, played 41 times for the Saint's in the 2014/15 season, scoring three goals from defence.
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