Juventus' official website has today announced the switch
of experienced 30-year-old Danish international Christian Poulsen
to Liverpool for almost €5.5 million.
The fee will be paybale in two installments, the
intial fee of €2.725m upon him signing a contract with the Premier
League club, and the second on July 1, 2011 for €2.75m. Both
installments have already been guaranteed by the bank, ensuring
Juventus will be able to spend the money.
A further clause will be dependant on the achievements of Poulsen
while under contract, with a potential €1.2m more to be pocketed by
the Italians. As yet the length of the contract has not been
disclosed.
Poulsen was allowed time off from Denmark's international friendly
game in Copenhagen, where they came back to draw 2-2 with Germany,
to help push through the deal and clearly it has been successful.
After passing a medical yesterday the midfielder could be included
in the squad for Liverpool's opening Premier League fixture against
title rivals Arsenal.
The defensive midfielder joined the Bianconeri in 2008 for a fee
just under €10m on a three-year deal from Sevilla, but has failed
to win over many of the fans during his time in Turin.
New boss Roy Hodgson will be delighted he has secured his target,
as specualtion over current defensive midfielder Javier
Mascherano's move has been hitting the headlines all summer.
Poulsen will add bite to the midfield, as a player who is renowned
for his aggressive style.
Poulsen has also represented Schalke and FC Copenhagen in his
career, earning over 70 caps for his country.
